Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- The Department of Wildlife Protection, in collaboration with the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA), is set to conduct the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2025 on Wednesday (February 19).This annual initiative plays a crucial role in estimating the population of migratory birds visiting Kashmir's wetlands and assessing the ecological health of these vital habitats.Rashid Yahya Naqash, Regional Wildlife Warden said the migratory birds start arriving in Kashmir's wetlands between November and March.He highlighted the Central Asian Flyway, a significant migration route used by birds traveling from Russia, Siberia, Europe, and China, and stressed the importance of Kashmir's wetlands as crucial stopover point...