Census shows rise in water bird species and numbers

Ibisbill, locally called Tilahari chara, sighted on Rapti River after 15 years. The bird’s return indicates improved water quality in Rapti, says expert.

Bird conservationists mobilised for the nationwide count of water birds that kicked off in several parts of the country in the first week of January, have reported an increase in bird species. They also reported sightings of rare bird species in Chitwan. The bird count concluded on Tuesday.