Wetland Bio-diversity of Nepal

09/04/2026

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Bar-headed Goose (known locally as "खोया हाँस") has been spotted at the Manohara River in Kathmandu for the past week. This area is a critical stopover point...

30/03/2026

Varieties of Waterfowl landed together yesterday around 11 AM at vital stopover Nagdaha.

12/03/2026

Bar-headed Goose (खोया हाँस) has been observed at the Manohara River in Kathmandu for the past week. This river is an important stop over for birds that travel long distances. These birds were traveling back to their breeding grounds or from places where they spend the winter. Experts believe they likely stopped in Kathmandu because of bad weather along their way.

02/02/2026

Wetlands Day 2026, celebrate, engage, participate for Wetland conservation and restoration.

23/01/2026

Nepal and India have initiated discussions to jointly designate trans-border Bajaha Sagar as a Ramsar site, a first for South Asia. An initial stakeholder dialogue has been held, with WWF Nepal and the International Crane Foundation coordinating. Officials from both countries have observed the site, recognizing it as a vital habitat, especially for Sarus Crane. The process now involves detailed studies of the wetland's biodiversity and formal bilateral agreement before submission for Ramsar status.

23/01/2026

Nepal and India have initiated discussions to jointly designate trans-border Bajaha Sagar as a Ramsar site, a first for South Asia. An initial stakeholder dialogue has been held, with WWF Nepal and the International Crane Foundation coordinating. Officials from both countries have observed the site, recognizing it as a vital habitat, especially for Sarus Crane The process now involves detailed studies of the wetland's biodiversity and formal bilateral agreement before submission for Ramsar status. Source: Kantipur Daily

02/01/2026

Kamal daha, which is located in Rukumkot, East Rukum. It's a natural, pristine lake, a habitat for residential and Migratory birds.

31/12/2025

03/12/2025

Nagdaha, its a crucial stopover for various migratory birds and habitat of resident birds

03/12/2025

Shorebirds during the Dusk