{"id":187490,"date":"2025-11-07T18:58:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=187490"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:58:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:58:22","slug":"kashmir-valleys-wetlands-come-alive-as-over-a-million-migratory-birds-arrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2025\/11\/07\/kashmir-valleys-wetlands-come-alive-as-over-a-million-migratory-birds-arrive.html","title":{"rendered":"Kashmir Valley\u2019s wetlands come alive as over a million migratory birds arrive"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Srinagar: With the onset of winter in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Valley\u2019s wetlands have once again transformed into vibrant sanctuaries for thousands of migratory birds escaping the frozen landscapes of Europe, Central Asia, and parts of East Asia.<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, as temperatures drop across the northern hemisphere, thousands of winged visitors flock to the occupied Kashmir Valley\u2019s wetlands \u2014 from Hokersar and Wular to Haigam and Shalbugh \u2014 turning them into thriving hubs of avian activity.<\/p>\n

Wildlife Department officials said the current migratory season, which began in late October, will continue till March. They said the Valley\u2019s lakes and marshes, still holding sufficient water after autumn rains, have become ideal habitats for these birds. This year\u2019s early arrivals include the Black-headed Gull, Tufted Duck, Brahminy Duck, and Northern Pintail \u2014 species that signal the full return of the migratory cycle.<\/p>\n

More than a million birds visited Kashmir\u2019s wetlands last year, and initial field assessments suggest a similar turnout this season. Bird movements have been recorded across all major conservation zones.<\/p>\n

Beyond their ecological importance, the migratory influx also draws photographers, bird watchers, and environmental students eager to capture rare species and behaviours.<\/p>\n

Wildlife officials said more migratory flocks are expected in the coming weeks, while the annual bird census \u2014 due next week \u2014 will provide a clearer picture of this year\u2019s population trends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Srinagar: With the onset of winter in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Valley\u2019s wetlands have once again transformed into vibrant sanctuaries for thousands of migratory birds escaping the frozen landscapes of Europe, Central Asia, and parts of East Asia. According to Kashmir Media Service, as temperatures drop across the northern hemisphere, thousands …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":187491,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-187490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-misc"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t