KATHMANDU, JANUARY 7
A water bird census was conducted at Aalital Lake and its surrounding areas in Aalital Rural Municipality-3, Dadeldhura.
The census, organized by the Division Forest Office, Dadeldhura, was supported by Bird Conservation Nepal ornithologist Hirulal Dagaura.
According to Dagaura, 48 bird species were recorded, including the Great Cormorant (Thulo Jalewa), Little Cormorant (Sano Jalewa), Gadwall (Khadkhade Hans), and the globally endangered Ferruginous Duck (Malak Hans).
This marks the first census conducted at Aalital Lake, initiating a study of both native and migratory bird species. The survey is expected to span a year, documenting bird sightings in the area.
Aalital Lake is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, measuring 1,175 meters in length and approximately 400 meters in width.
Additionally, bird censuses were carried out at Jakhor Lake and Mahadeva Lake in Dhangadhi Sub-metropolis-7, Kailali.
Species identified in these lakes include the Common Pochard (Kailo Tauke Hans) and the Ferruginous Duck (Malak Hans).