ENDANGERED migratory bird species and forest migratory birds are arriving at the Inlay Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, according to the sanctuary’s warden office.
Regular monthly bird species surveys and inspections are being conducted within the Inlay Lake natural conservation area and surrounding areas. According to records from last month’s survey, a total of 375 species were recorded, including 273 species of forest birds and 102 species of waterbirds.
Among the 102 waterbird species in the Inlay Lake region, 41 species were identified as migratory birds, while 12 species were recorded as forest migratory birds. Some of these migratory birds are classified as endangered species, including the Baer’s Pochard (critically endangered), Sarus Crane (which faces potential endangerment), Common Pochard, Northern Lapwing, Ferruginous Duck (near-threatened) and Black-headed Ibis.
Amidst the forest migratory birds, species facing global extinction threats include the Yellow-breasted Bunting, with over 500 population recorded, and the Grey-headed Parakeet, with approximately 100 individuals observed.
The Inlay Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is a wetland conservation area that includes Inlay Lake, Sanka Lake, Pekhon Lake, and the Balu Creek. In 2018, the Inlay Lake section was designated as Myanmar’s fifth Ramsar site and is part of the East Asia-Australasia Flyway Network. — ASH/KZL
