SALU Khairpur Students Gain Hands-On Field Experience During Annual Asian Waterbird Census Across Sindh Wetlands.

SALU Khairpur Students Gain Hands-On Field Experience During Annual Asian Waterbird Census Across Sindh Wetlands.
Under the Leadership of Dr. Zaib-un-Nisa Memon, SALU Students Participate in Asian Waterbird Census Field Surveys
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Dated :22-1-2026
A joint survey for the annual Asian Water Bird Census was successfully conducted this week at four key wetland sites across Sindh: Langh Lake, Hammal Lake, Drigh Lake, and Mehrano Wildlife Sanctuary. The census, a crucial initiative for monitoring avian populations and wetland health, was carried out in collaboration with the Sindh Wildlife Department.
The expedition was led by a team of senior officials and experts, including Mr. Dara Muneer Qazi, Deputy Conservator of the Wildlife Department Sukkur, and Mr. Altaf Hussain Khuro, Director. The scientific team was further strengthened by the participation of Mr. Mehrban Ali Brohi, a Zoologist from the Zoological Survey of Pakistan in Islamabad.
The initiative took on a significant educational dimension with the active involvement of faculty and students from Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. Dr. Zaibun-Nisa Memon and research fellow Mr. Ibrar Lal Mahar, along with students specializing in Wildlife and Management Conservation from the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, participated in the field survey.
According to the organizers, the primary aim of involving the students was to enhance their practical, field-based knowledge in the accurate identification of diverse avian species. This hands-on experience bridges the gap between theoretical learning and real-world conservation practice.
The educational adventure proved highly fruitful. During the census across the different wetland sites, the student team successfully identified and recorded more than 50 species of both migratory and resident birds. This exposure is expected to contribute significantly to building local capacity in wildlife conservation and ecological monitoring.
The data collected from this annual census will contribute to regional and international databases, helping track waterbird populations, understand migration patterns, and inform conservation strategies for Sindh's vital wetland ecosystems.
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