Migratory Species
308 Photos
Many media reports have speculated that the birds might have died …
Sambhar : The lake where thousands of birds died. Toxicity is …
On November 10, 2019, tourists visiting Sambhar lake in Rajasthan'…
This photographer was one of the first journalists on the scene. …
At least 20-25 birds have also been found alive but in a critical …
On November 10, 2019, tourists visiting Sambhar lake in Rajasthan'…
Sambhar, India's largest inland saltwater lake is an important …
The reasons behind the deaths of the birds are still a mystery. …
Sambhar, India's largest inland saltwater lake is an important …
Something is amiss on the landmass of Eurasia. Birds that usually …
The Gadwall, seen here in Sultanpur, was seen last year on …
The Northern Pintail, seen here in Sultanpur, Haryana, was …
Faiyaz Khudsar, scientist-in-charge, Centre for Environment …
Migratory birds, which should have come to northern India by …
The Ferruginous Duck, mistakenly called the White-Eyed Pochard in …
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
A little ringed plover shows symptoms of muscle paralysis. At …
A little ringed plover shows symptoms of muscle paralysis. At …
At least 20-25 birds have also been found alive but in a critical …
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’…
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Many media reports have speculated that the birds might have died due to toxicity in the area. Some kind of avian disease too is being suspected. A clearer picture will emerge only when the lab test reports are out.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Sambhar : The lake where thousands of birds died. Toxicity is being suspected, as is avian disease. But none are confirmed
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
On November 10, 2019, tourists visiting Sambhar lake in Rajasthan's Jaipur district, made a grisly discovery. Thousands of dead birds like this black winged stilt.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
This photographer was one of the first journalists on the scene. Over 2,300 dead birds have been buried in mass graves in the area, he says. But the death toll is expected to cross 8,000, according to him.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
At least 20-25 birds have also been found alive but in a critical condition like this plover. They are being attended to by the forest department.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
On November 10, 2019, tourists visiting Sambhar lake in Rajasthan's Jaipur district, made a grisly discovery. Thousands of dead birds like this black winged stilt.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Sambhar, India's largest inland saltwater lake is an important wetland and Ramsar site in Northern India. It plays host to various birds, both local and migratory. However, the tourists found large numbers of dead birds on that day, like this ruddy shelduck.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
The reasons behind the deaths of the birds are still a mystery. The viscera of a number of birds have been sent to laboratories in Bhopal and Ludhiana. The results of the tests are awaited.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Sambhar, India's largest inland saltwater lake is an important wetland and Ramsar site in Northern India. It plays host to various birds, both local and migratory. However, the tourists found large numbers of dead birds on that day, like this ruddy shelduck.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Something is amiss on the landmass of Eurasia. Birds that usually come to winter in northern India in November, have this year, arrived in autumn, like these Eurasian Coots clicked in the in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary late October.
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
The Gadwall, seen here in Sultanpur, was seen last year on November 20. Khudsar says more studies are needed to prove whether climate change is behind the early migration of these birds
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
The Northern Pintail, seen here in Sultanpur, Haryana, was spotted last year on November 20, says Khudsar. 2019 has seen as slew of heatwaves across the world, which have affected the lives of several species.
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Faiyaz Khudsar, scientist-in-charge, Centre for Environment Management of Degraded Ecosystems University of Delhi, told Down To Earth that the Northern Shoveler was not seen last year before October 30. But in 2019, it has already been spotted as early as September 18
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Migratory birds, which should have come to northern India by November, have appeared in September and October itself
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
The Ferruginous Duck, mistakenly called the White-Eyed Pochard in India, was seen last year not before November 21. Questions have been raised on whether warming of habitat has affected the availability of food for migratory birds in Europe and northern Asia.
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
A little ringed plover shows symptoms of muscle paralysis. At least 600 such birds have been rescued from the lake area between November 10 and 18
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
A little ringed plover shows symptoms of muscle paralysis. At least 600 such birds have been rescued from the lake area between November 10 and 18
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
At least 20-25 birds have also been found alive but in a critical condition like this plover. They are being attended to by the forest department.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065
Migratory Species
308 Photos
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Birds ,
Migratory Species ,
Endangered Species ,
Sambhar ,
Lakes ,
Wetlands ,
Jaipur (D) ,
Rajasthan ,
DVD NO. MDVDDP065