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Most of Louisiana's Rabbit Island was flooded in 2020; after crews restored 102 acres of nesting habitat, birds built more than 11,600 nests in the first season- Bird Flu confirmed as primary cause of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, raising concerns and what it means for other raptors
- In 2014, Texas dumped 126,000 cubic yards of mud dug from a ship channel onto a shrinking island; the unusual move rebuilt about 5 acres for nesting birds
- In 2019, Maryland pumped 60,000 cubic yards of dredged mud onto eroding Swan Island; the material rebuilt about 12 acres of marsh and dunes with 200,000 plantsSwan Island, an uninhabited marsh island in Chesapeake Bay, faces challenges due to severe erosion and habitat loss. The U.S. Army Corps of...26 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2024, Botswana used Slaty Egret surveys to track ecosystem damage at Okavango Delta. 2 years later, researchers found 3 eggs, offering fresh hope for the Delta after a very long searchSlaty Egret Okavango Delta: Researchers are closely observing the Slaty Egret, a crucial indicator species for the health of the Okavango D...11 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- This 10,000-acre Texas wetland was cut off from sea and turned into a dust bowl. 70 years later, many native flora and fauna are being restored by conservationistsBahia Grande, a South Texas wetland, was transformed into a dust bowl after a 1936 ship channel project. Conservationists reopened a channe...07 Sep, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- In 2021, an Oregon farmer turned 70 acres of his barley farm into a wetland. Four years later it attracts thousands of birds and helps endangered fish surviveIn Oregon, a farmer has transformed seventy acres of barley into a thriving managed wetland, fostering a habitat for countless waterfowl an...07 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birdsBirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also reple...07 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
- In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitatThree Texas islands, once flourishing habitats for diverse bird species, have vanished due to natural erosion and subsidence. However, a si...06 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Scientists taught cameras to watch birds around solar panels; after 19,000 hours of footage, they discovered how the birds were actually using themResearchers are examining how birds interact with solar panel systems, utilizing AI-enhanced cameras to capture extensive footage of avian ...30 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- Delhi Zoo reopens for visitors after two-month closureThe National Zoological Park in Delhi reopened on Saturday after a two-month closure due to avian influenza, drawing over 8,000 visitors on...08 Nov, 2025, 07.52 PM IST
- Four more Indian sites recognised in Ramsar List as wetlands of international importanceThe aim of the Ramsar list is "to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of glo...14 Aug, 2021, 11.23 AM IST
- Begusarai wetland becomes Bihar’s first & India’s 39th site of international importance12 Nov, 2020, 07.18 PM IST
- Hit the road to see the USA: Here are 3 fabulous routes to pick fromA road trip in the USA means freedom, fun and the joy of exploration.31 Jan, 2019, 09.18 AM IST
- BNHS to monitor asian waterbird countTo monitor the status of waterbirds and wetlands, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will be conducting Asian Waterbird Count in ass...06 Jan, 2016, 10.11 PM IST
- More waterbirds spotted in DelhiThe Asian Waterbird Census has thrown up happy surprises this time. Not only the number of wetland birds spotted in Delhi during the census...10 Feb, 2014, 03.56 AM IST
- Census reveals less diversity of migratory birds at Punjab's Kanjhli wetlandIn the latest Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), lesser diversity of migratory birds has been witnessed at Kanjhli - Punjab's smallest wetland f...30 Jan, 2014, 02.41 AM IST
- Flamingo population increases in Rajasthan: ReportThe main highlight of the survey is sighting of winter migratory species northern shoveler, pied avocet, Common Redshank and black-winged s...20 Jan, 2014, 02.05 AM IST
- Fall in number of water birds in Vembanad Lake: SurveyThere has been a fall in the number of water birds in the24 Jan, 2013, 06.04 AM IST
- Migratory Waterbirds waning in numbersMigratory waterbird travelling across Africa and Eurasia has recorded more than 40 % plunge in its population owing to habitat destruction ...17 Sep, 2008, 11.37 AM IST
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