By Imtiaz Hussain
KHAIRPUR: Students from Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, participated in the annual Asian Waterbird Census across Sindh wetlands, gaining practical field experience in avian monitoring and conservation.
The census was conducted at four key sites—Langh Lake, Hammal Lake, Drigh Lake, and Mehrano Wildlife Sanctuary—in collaboration with the Sindh Wildlife Department. The expedition was led by senior officials, including Dara Muneer Qazi, Deputy Conservator, and Altaf Hussain Khuro, Director of the Wildlife Department, with scientific guidance from Zoologist Mehrban Ali Brohi of the Zoological Survey of Pakistan.
Under the leadership of Dr. Zaib-un-Nisa Memon and research fellow Ibrar Lal Mahar, SALU students from the Department of Zoology, specializing in Wildlife and Conservation Management, actively took part in the field surveys. The exercise aimed to enhance students’ practical skills in bird identification and ecological monitoring, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world conservation.
During the surveys, students successfully recorded over 50 species of migratory and resident birds. The data collected will feed into regional and international databases, helping track waterbird populations, monitor migration patterns, and inform conservation strategies for Sindh’s wetlands.
The initiative reflects SALU’s commitment to hands-on environmental education and fostering local expertise in wildlife conservation.
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