HYGAM
WETLAND - ENVIRONMENT
News: No Guests at Hygam Wetland
What's
in the news?
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Hygam Wetland needs special attention from
the Govt having been declared as Ramsar site
Key
takeaways:
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According to locals in Hygam, typically,
the bird population in Hygam wetland used to be huge in November as compared to
their non-existent count this season.
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Migratory birds who visit Hygam all the
way from Central Asia, Russia and Eastern Europe and even China include
Shovelers, White Gheese, Red Crested Pochards, White Eyed Pochards, Common Teal
Coots etc.
Hygam
Wetland:
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Hygam Wetland falls within the River Jhelum basin in Jammu and Kashmir and
plays a significant role as a flood absorption basin, biodiversity conservation
site, eco-tourism site and livelihood security for the local communities.
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It serves as an abode to many residents and migratory bird species.
It is also recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA).