Srinagar, Feb. 8 -- Wetland serves as a seasonal home to thousands of migratory birds including White Heeled Duck, Shoveller, Red-Crested Pochard, White-Eyed Pochard, Pintail, Mallard, Gadwall, Coot and Graylag. It spans over 7.25 kilometres and has around 1,400 hectares of land and is designated Ramsar site.

The officer concerned with Hygam Wetland, said, "During peak winter, when the water tends to freeze, the movement of birds helps keep some pathways open. However, we intervene where necessary to ensure their survival, particularly in terms of food availability."

Approximately 3 lakh migratory birds are there, however, the exact count will be determined and rounded up at the end of the season, he said, adding that the final figures ...