Midwinter Waterbird Count 2020
The result of the mid-winter water bird count has been published for Koshi Tappu and its adjacent wetland areas. The water bird count is an annual event that is celebrated across the globe from 4th-19th January. This edition is the 34th such event of its kind. Team Koshi for Midwinter Waterbird Count 2020 The event was organized around the Koshi area from 10th-14th January, 2020. This event was supported by more than 30 volunteers from Koshi Bird Society, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Himalayan Nature, Nepalese Ornithological Union, Koshi Tappu Birdwatching Camp, Pokhara Bird Society, Koshi Camp and Koshi Bird Observatory. Boating in Koshi River This edition of mid-winter water bird count was conducted in Mangalbare and Betana wetland area of Morang, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Chatara, Tarahara and Barjutaal of Sunsari, Koshi Barrage, Bharhdaha wetland area and Kamalpur Lake of Saptari, and Bhagalpur wetland area of Udaypur. This year’s count recorded low number of bird