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Many media reports have speculated that the birds might have died due to toxicity in the area. Some kind of avian disease too is being suspected. A clearer picture will emerge only when the lab test reports are out.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Sambhar : The lake where thousands of birds died. Toxicity is being suspected, as is avian disease. But none are confirmed
by
Vikas Choudhary
On November 10, 2019, tourists visiting Sambhar lake in Rajasthan's Jaipur district, made a grisly discovery. Thousands of dead birds like this black winged stilt.
by
Vikas Choudhary
This photographer was one of the first journalists on the scene. Over 2,300 dead birds have been buried in mass graves in the area, he says. But the death toll is expected to cross 8,000, according to him.
by
Vikas Choudhary
At least 20-25 birds have also been found alive but in a critical condition like this plover. They are being attended to by the forest department.
by
Vikas Choudhary
On November 10, 2019, tourists visiting Sambhar lake in Rajasthan's Jaipur district, made a grisly discovery. Thousands of dead birds like this black winged stilt.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Sambhar, India's largest inland saltwater lake is an important wetland and Ramsar site in Northern India. It plays host to various birds, both local and migratory. However, the tourists found large numbers of dead birds on that day, like this ruddy shelduck.
by
Vikas Choudhary
The reasons behind the deaths of the birds are still a mystery. The viscera of a number of birds have been sent to laboratories in Bhopal and Ludhiana. The results of the tests are awaited.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Sambhar, India's largest inland saltwater lake is an important wetland and Ramsar site in Northern India. It plays host to various birds, both local and migratory. However, the tourists found large numbers of dead birds on that day, like this ruddy shelduck.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Something is amiss on the landmass of Eurasia. Birds that usually come to winter in northern India in November, have this year, arrived in autumn, like these Eurasian Coots clicked in the in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary late October.
by
Vikas Choudhary
The Gadwall, seen here in Sultanpur, was seen last year on November 20. Khudsar says more studies are needed to prove whether climate change is behind the early migration of these birds
by
Vikas Choudhary
The Northern Pintail, seen here in Sultanpur, Haryana, was spotted last year on November 20, says Khudsar. 2019 has seen as slew of heatwaves across the world, which have affected the lives of several species.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Faiyaz Khudsar, scientist-in-charge, Centre for Environment Management of Degraded Ecosystems University of Delhi, told Down To Earth that the Northern Shoveler was not seen last year before October 30. But in 2019, it has already been spotted as early as September 18
by
Vikas Choudhary
Migratory birds, which should have come to northern India by November, have appeared in September and October itself
by
Vikas Choudhary
The Ferruginous Duck, mistakenly called the White-Eyed Pochard in India, was seen last year not before November 21. Questions have been raised on whether warming of habitat has affected the availability of food for migratory birds in Europe and northern Asia.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
A little ringed plover shows symptoms of muscle paralysis. At least 600 such birds have been rescued from the lake area between November 10 and 18
by
Vikas Choudhary
At least 20-25 birds have also been found alive but in a critical condition like this plover. They are being attended to by the forest department.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Burying of the infected bird carcasses not to far from the lake has sparked fear of soil and water contamination
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
An activist with non-profit Wildlife Creatures Organisation administers medicine on wading bird, ruff. According to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, half of the rescued birds died despite treatment
by
Vikas Choudhary
An activist with non-profit Wildlife Creatures Organisation administers medicine on wading bird, ruff. According to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, half of the rescued birds died despite treatment
by
Vikas Choudhary
An activist with non-profit Wildlife Creatures Organisation administers medicine on wading bird, ruff. According to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, half of the rescued birds died despite treatment
by
Vikas Choudhary
An activist with non-profit Wildlife Creatures Organisation administers medicine on wading bird, ruff. According to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, half of the rescued birds died despite treatment
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
by
Vikas Choudhary
×
DIG065290
Many media reports have speculated that the birds might have died due to toxicity in the area. Some kind of avian disease too is being suspected. A clearer picture will emerge only when the lab test reports are out.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065291
Sambhar : The lake where thousands of birds died. Toxicity is being suspected, as is avian disease. But none are confirmed
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065292
On November 10, 2019, tourists visiting Sambhar lake in Rajasthan's Jaipur district, made a grisly discovery. Thousands of dead birds like this black winged stilt.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065293
This photographer was one of the first journalists on the scene. Over 2,300 dead birds have been buried in mass graves in the area, he says. But the death toll is expected to cross 8,000, according to him.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065294
At least 20-25 birds have also been found alive but in a critical condition like this plover. They are being attended to by the forest department.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065295
On November 10, 2019, tourists visiting Sambhar lake in Rajasthan's Jaipur district, made a grisly discovery. Thousands of dead birds like this black winged stilt.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065296
Sambhar, India's largest inland saltwater lake is an important wetland and Ramsar site in Northern India. It plays host to various birds, both local and migratory. However, the tourists found large numbers of dead birds on that day, like this ruddy shelduck.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065297
The reasons behind the deaths of the birds are still a mystery. The viscera of a number of birds have been sent to laboratories in Bhopal and Ludhiana. The results of the tests are awaited.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065298
Sambhar, India's largest inland saltwater lake is an important wetland and Ramsar site in Northern India. It plays host to various birds, both local and migratory. However, the tourists found large numbers of dead birds on that day, like this ruddy shelduck.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065299
Something is amiss on the landmass of Eurasia. Birds that usually come to winter in northern India in November, have this year, arrived in autumn, like these Eurasian Coots clicked in the in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary late October.
Vikas Choudhary
,
October, 2019 ,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Wetlands
,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065300
The Gadwall, seen here in Sultanpur, was seen last year on November 20. Khudsar says more studies are needed to prove whether climate change is behind the early migration of these birds
Vikas Choudhary
,
October, 2019 ,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Wetlands
,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065301
The Northern Pintail, seen here in Sultanpur, Haryana, was spotted last year on November 20, says Khudsar. 2019 has seen as slew of heatwaves across the world, which have affected the lives of several species.
Vikas Choudhary
,
October, 2019 ,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Wetlands
,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065302
Faiyaz Khudsar, scientist-in-charge, Centre for Environment Management of Degraded Ecosystems University of Delhi, told Down To Earth that the Northern Shoveler was not seen last year before October 30. But in 2019, it has already been spotted as early as September 18
Vikas Choudhary
,
October, 2019 ,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Wetlands
,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065303
Migratory birds, which should have come to northern India by November, have appeared in September and October itself
Vikas Choudhary
,
October, 2019 ,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Wetlands
,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065304
The Ferruginous Duck, mistakenly called the White-Eyed Pochard in India, was seen last year not before November 21. Questions have been raised on whether warming of habitat has affected the availability of food for migratory birds in Europe and northern Asia.
Vikas Choudhary
,
October, 2019 ,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Wetlands
,
Sultanpur NP
,
Haryana
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065424
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065429
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065430
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065434
A little ringed plover shows symptoms of muscle paralysis. At least 600 such birds have been rescued from the lake area between November 10 and 18
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065436
At least 20-25 birds have also been found alive but in a critical condition like this plover. They are being attended to by the forest department.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065443
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065445
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065446
Burying of the infected bird carcasses not to far from the lake has sparked fear of soil and water contamination
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065450
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065454
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065463
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065465
An activist with non-profit Wildlife Creatures Organisation administers medicine on wading bird, ruff. According to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, half of the rescued birds died despite treatment
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065467
An activist with non-profit Wildlife Creatures Organisation administers medicine on wading bird, ruff. According to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, half of the rescued birds died despite treatment
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065473
An activist with non-profit Wildlife Creatures Organisation administers medicine on wading bird, ruff. According to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, half of the rescued birds died despite treatment
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065475
An activist with non-profit Wildlife Creatures Organisation administers medicine on wading bird, ruff. According to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, half of the rescued birds died despite treatment
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065477
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065
DIG065479
Avian botulism killed over 18,000 birds in and around Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, said in a report released on November 21, 2019.
Vikas Choudhary
,
November, 2019 ,
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
Birds
,
Migratory Species
,
Endangered Species
,
Sambhar
,
Lakes
,
Wetlands
,
Jaipur (D)
,
Rajasthan
,
DVD NO.
MDVDDP065