Srinagar, March 20 -- More than 13 lakh migratory birds visited Kashmir this winter.

A fresh census conducted by the wildlifedepartment revealed that nearly 13 lakh winged guests from various countries visited Kashmir from October last year.

On February 2, the wildlife department conducted a census in Hokersar, Shalabugh, Hygam, Mirgund, Chatlum, Kranchoo, Manibugh, Freshkhoori, and 25 other water bodies in the Valley.

"The exact number of the birds can't be known. However, our census, which relies on inspection and estimation, reveals that approximately 13 lakh birds have visited the valley. We conducted a census in eight protected wetlands and other water bodies which included Dal and Wular," Afshan Dewan, Wildlife Warden (Wetlands),...