New Delhi: Najafgarh Jheel, the largest wetland in the city, see a sharp decline in the bird population and density of species, the 20022 Asia Asia Waterbird Census (AWC) 2022 held by Wetlands International revealed on Tuesday.
Compared to 27,673 birds from 81 species in January last year, Birders this time counted 10,592 birds from 71 species.
Osprey, Common Crane, Geese-headed Bar, Eurasia COOT, North Shoveler and Greylag Goose are among the main sightings, the census is stated.
While Najafgarh Jheel appeared as a place to live a large number of larger Flamingos, ranging from 100 to 500 birds on a certain day, only one seen during the census this year.
The pursuit of the “worrying” situation, experts called for conservation and legal protection directly from the “degraded and disrupted” habitat.
They say factors such as disorders and disorders that are visible, such as fishing and mesh in areas where flamingos often navigate, it can be possible for low voters.
“Water bird is one of the main indicators of wetland health.
In Najafgarh Jheel, both pollution and human disorders stand out.
The lake is also trapped between the two states, which delay the right management plan.
Conservation and sustainability of wetlands now depend on the final order Delayed and the direction of the National Green Court for notifications according to the rules of Wetland (Conservation & Management), 2017, “said TK Roy, an ecologist from Wetland International.
Najafgarh is the biggest wetland in Delhi and second largest in NCR after basing in Gurgaon.
Located in part in Haryana and in the southwestern district of Delhi.
Considered important habitat, it is home to 281 bird species, according to government records.
Currently facing a big threat from pollution, commitment and encroachment, among others.
“The construction of a series of Massani in the Sahibi River in Rewari has made Najafgarh Jheel depend on the monsoon for water.
It kills wetlands.
In addition, two Badshapur waste waterways and Dharampur in Haryana also polluted them.
Catching illegal fish, encroachment, pumping, agriculture, and Illegal urbanization all destroyed this beautiful wetland, “Roy added.