Greater Spotted Eagles – Jubail
Whilst birding the Jubail area recently I came across two Greater Spotted Eagle with very different underparts colourations. Birds winter at a number of sites in Saudi Arabia with the Jubail area the best for the species in the Eastern province. In winter, birds are almost always near wetland areas with large areas of reeds where they can hunt undisturbed. The Greater Spotted Eagle is suspected to have undergone at least a moderately rapid decline over the last three generations as a result of habitat loss and degradation throughout its breeding and wintering ranges, together with the effects of disturbance, persecution and competition with other predators. The species is listed on the Red Data list as Vulnerable as the species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future.
Butterfly conservatory entices visitors with new attractions
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Battery-operated vehicle and toy train introduced at the 27-acre conservatory
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The battery-operated vehicle will take visitors through the Tropical Butterfly Conservatory in Srirangam, stopping at different places such as Nakshatra Vanam. | Photo Credit:
M. Srinath
Battery-operated vehicle and toy train introduced at the 27-acre conservatory
A battery-operated vehicle for children and adults and a toy train are among the latest amenities provided by the Forest Department at the Tropical Butterfly Conservatory in Srirangam which has been attracting a steady stream of visitors.
The facilities have been created with the partnership of a Tiruchi-based private agency with a view to attracting more visitors. The battery-operated vehicle with three cars can carry 10 adults and children a time. It will take them around the sprawling conservatory, stopping at different places such a
The Kaliveli wetlands attract a large number of birds | Photo Credit:
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The decision is seen as a big win for the Forest Department and conservationists, and their efforts to protect the wetland that is a haven for diverse flora and fauna
In a major push to declare Kaliveli wetlands, the second-largest brackish water lake in South India after Pulicat lake, a bird sanctuary, the Villupuram district administration has issued the first declaration under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The decision is seen as a big win for Forest Department officials and conservationists, and their efforts to protect this wetland that remains a safe haven for diverse flora and fauna.
Express News Service
MYSURU: The first edition of the bird survey conducted at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve to study the bird diversity in various habitats, recorded over 270 bird species covering terrestrial, aquatic and aerial niches.The four-day-long survey, which began on January 23 concluded on 26, where 111, including forest staff, watched birds at 91 beats of the tiger reserve covering over 843.96 sq km. Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Mahesh Kumar said participants traversed over 1,300 km during the survey. “Many endangered species like the red-headed vulture, white-rumped vulture among others were spotted during the survey,” he said.
In all, 75 participants from five states had registered for the survey. They were assisted by the forest staff in the exercise. As many as six rare species Black Redstart, Greenish Warbler, Greater Spotted Eagle, Niligiri Flowerpecker, Spot Bellied Eagle Owl and Manotagu’s Harrier were also recorded during the survey.
Abu Dhabi s Al Wathba Wetland Reserve to reopen on January 1
These are the animals you might see at Al Wathba Wetland Reserve…
Cuckoo Wasp, Black Fat-tailed Scorpion, Greater Spotted Eagle, Red Fox, Egyptian Spiny-tailed Lizard, Desert Monitor Lizard, Cape Desert Hare, and Purple-blushed Darter…
These are just some of the famous residents you might meet if you head down to the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve after it reopens on January 1, 2021.
The nature conservation has been closed since March because of the global health crisis.
Famous for its flamingos, the reserve is free to access and is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week, from 8 am until 6 pm (last entry is at 4pm).