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Ratnagiri : Bird watching at Wayangani (Malvan) on the occasion of Bird Week. Swapnil Gosavi, wildlife researcher at Srikrishna Magdoom and Chinder, informed that more than ninety species were recorded in the bird census conducted on Monday (11) morning. In this, Magdoom said that the rakhi-headed bulbul, an endangered species, was found in Wayangani village. Young children of Wayangani High School also participated on this occasion.
While giving information about this, Dr. Magdoom said that Wayangani village is rich in biodiversity. Small in area compared to other villages in the vicinity, this village has important wildlife habitats. Dense forests, wetlands, wide swathes and beaches are the dominant habitats found in Wayangani villages. Depending on the habitat, the species of birds found in those areas vary.
More than 90 birds were recorded in the bird census conducted on Monday (11) from 7 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 5 pm. Local birds like Shinjir, Phultocha, Sipai Bulbul Shimpi, Pallavpuchha Kotwal, Tambat, Kuturga, Vyadha were found in this. Migratory birds like Pandhurka Bhowtya, Matigucha Bhowtya, Dhutar Sasana, Hirwa Batwatya were observed.
Apart from the abundant rains this year, the wetlands in Wayangani village are still overflowing due to prolonged return rains. Many birds like Little and Great Heron, Rakhi Heron, Little and Indian Pankavala, Tibukli Kuva, Dhokri, Kamalpakshi, Panlawa were found in these wetlands. Importantly, Rakhi-headed bulbul, an endangered species, has been found in Wayangani village.
Students of Gyandeep High School, Wayangani participated actively and enthusiastically in this bird count. Takale and Jadhav, principals of Gyandeep High School, guided the students to participate in this bird count. Students from classes V to VIII attended the morning bird counting session. It is certainly remarkable and commendable that the students attended this bird counting ceremony early in the morning despite the Diwali holidays. He learned about local and migratory birds. Also enthusiastically bird-watched using binoculars and cameras. Overall, the nature and the habitat here are safe in the hands of the next generation, Dr. Magdoom expressed.
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