Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Ganderbal- The 1,675-hectare Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve, which is located in the districts of Srinagar and Ganderbal, is quickly becoming a popular ecotourism destination. Given Ramsar status on June 8, 2022, this wetland has become well-known worldwide for its vital role in protecting biodiversity. World Wetlands Day, observed globally on February 2, marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971. This year's theme focuses on Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.The wetland hosts a diverse range of avian species, including Pintail, Common Teal, Wigeon, Gadwall, Mallard, Common Pochard, Red-crested Pochard, Greylag Goose, Northern Shoveler, Garganey, Steppe Eagle, Pallas's Fish Eagle,...