Tamil Nadu: six more wetlands get Ramsar recognition

Aug 04, 2022

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 : The Ramsar recognition tally of wetlands in the state of Tamil Nadu reached 10 after six more...

Tamil Nadu: Indian Spot-Billed Ducks spotted across Thoothukudi wetlands

May 23, 2026

Indian Spot-billed Ducks can be easily identified by their distinctive appearance. In particular, the yellow-tipped bill and the characteristic spotted markings on the bill...

Tamil Nadu: Wetland Bird Census conducted across 20 wetlands in Trichy District

Dec 28, 2025

The census was carried out under the direction of Dr R Kanchana, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Trichy Circle, and the guidance of Tmt S...

Tamil Nadu: Winter migration brings thousands of flamingos to Thoothukudi coastal wetlands

Sep 04, 2026

The flamingos have begun visiting the region in conjunction with the winter migration season. The saltwater reservoirs and abundant food resources found in the...

Siberian migratory birds arrive early at Perungulam wetlands in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi

Sep 02, 2026

A large number of waterbirds have arrived at the wetlands and water bodies of Perungulam village in Thoothukudi district, with several migratory species, including...

Gujarat accounts for 21% of total wetland area in India, highest among all states

Feb 01, 2025

Gujarat's wetlands cover a 3.5 million hectare area which accounts for 17.8 per cent of the state's geographical location. As per the Space Applications...