Key Points

1. 18,600 waterbirds of 50 species spotted in Vembanad region.
2. 23,000 birds across 111 species documented including wetland and associated species.
3. Survey conducted on January 18, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
4. Survey locations included Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Pathiramanal, and Thanneermukkom bund.
5. The survey was organized by the Periyar West Division of the Kerala Forest and Wildlife department.
6. Around 125 birdwatchers participated in the survey.
7. Fruit saplings were presented to participating birdwatchers by the Forest department.