In saffron town Pampore, Parvaiz Yousuf, 25, an ornithologist, explores the intricate relationship between avian and human life. Growing up amid the diverse birdlife of Lalpora, he embarked on a journey of understanding their significance, leading him to pursue a 5-year integrated Bachelors and Masters Course in Zoology. As a chief-coordinator of the Wildlife Conservation Fund, he monitored birds in Pampore wetlands, contributing to the Asian Water Birds census. Yousuf's passion culminated in the creation of a ground-breaking book, "Birds of Jammu and Kashmir Including Ladakh," containing over 2000 colored pictures and comprehensive information on 677 bird species. The book highlights the rich bird diversity in the region and addresses the challenges faced by endangered species. Yousuf emphasizes the untapped potential of ecotourism in Kashmir, advocating for increased avian research to inform conservation efforts. His work stands as a foundational contribution to unders
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Excelsior Correspondent PAHALGAM, Oct 6: Secretary, Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez today inaugurated a first of its kind Bird Festival 2022 here. The Bird Festival is being organised by the J&K Tourism Department in collaboration with Sanctuary Nature Foundation. Addressing the large gathering of nature lovers and bird enthusiasts, Sarmad Hafeez said that the partnership of the department with the Sanctuary Nature Foundation will not only help in promoting tourism but will also bring to fore those aspects of the tourism sector […]
Suresh Kumar Gupta Wildlife is an important natural resource and its role in the very survival of humans is crucial. Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is bestowed with a wide diversity of wildlife and varied ecosystems. Our snow bound alpine areas, forests, wetlands, and grasslands support a rich variety of flora and fauna. The wetlands of J&K attract waterbirds from different parts of the world and from distant lands during winter months. These wetlands are particularly important for long […]