32,000 birds sighted at Loktak
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 14, 2013: More than 32,000 birds including 18 different species of migratory birds were sighted during the recent headcount of birds at Loktak and surrounding lakes.

The bird count was conducted on January 18 under the auspices of Wildlife Wing, Forest Department.

Deputy Conservator of Forest (Park and Sanctuary) L Joykumar today released a report of the bird count at his Sanjenthong office.

Notably, the Wildlife Wing has been counting wild birds annually since 2011.This year the bird count was conducted from 50 vantage points of Loktak and surrounding lakes.

Altogether 32,853 wild birds including different species of migratory birds were sighted during this year's bird count.

Even though this year's figure is lower than last year's, previously unseen species of birds were sighted this year.

More than 34,000 birds were sighted last year.

Out of around 60 species of wild birds sighted during the bird count, Whistling Teal locally known as Tingri was seen the most.

Altogether 14,000 Tingris were sighted, said DCF Joykumar.

One area where maximum of number of wild birds flock together is the northern side of Loktak lake's Ningthoukhong sector.

32,000 birds sighted at Loktak

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