Status of the migratory waterfowls in wetlands of NWFP (Chashma barrage, Tarbela reservoir and Thanadar Wala)
Status of the migratory waterfowls in wetlands of NWFP (Chashma barrage, Tarbela reservoir and Thanadar Wala)
Mian Muhammad Shafiq
ABSTRACT
A waterfowl survey of Chashma Barrage, Tarbela Reservoir and Thanadar Wala was conducted during 24th January to 6th February, 2002 to determine the status of migratory waterfowls visiting these wetlands. Direct sighting and counting of birds technique was adapted from dawn to dusk to assess the status of waterfowls. In areas adjoining the Chashma Barrage and Tarbela Reservoir the agriculture practices and cattle grazing were moderate while in Thanadar Wala these were on large scale. In Tarbala Reservoir the fishing activities and hunting were common which cause disturbance to the migratory waterfowls. During the survey it was also observed that in Chashma Barrage Mallard, Northern Pintail, Common Pochard, Common Teal, Wigeon, Shoveller are more while the number of migratory water hen are less. Similarly the number of birds in this wetland is more than Tarbela and Thanadar wala because of less disturbance and protection by both the NWFP and Punjab Wildlife departments, while in Tarbela reservoir the disturbance caused by the tourists and fishing activities waterfowls get disturbed. Similarly in Thanadar Wala the live catching of cranes make disturbance for waterfowls as well.
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March 2003
Vol. 53, Iss. 1
