# Kerala sees fewer winter migratory birds, birdwatchers report 2026-08-07T05:45:24+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Birdwatchers in Kerala say the State is receiving fewer winter migratory birds than in earlier decades. The visitors travel thousands of kilometres from the Arctic, northern Eurasia and Central Asian wetlands to Kerala’s coasts, wetlands and forests between August and March. Greater and Tibetan sand plovers gather at Vellanathuruthu beach in Kollam, while Northern Pintails and Garganeys winter at Pavumba and other waterbodies. The Hindu reports that all four species also occur elsewhere in Kerala. The report describes a gradual decline in the large seasonal flocks, but does not provide population counts or identify a confirmed cause. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Kerala, migratory birds, wetlands, wildlife Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-sees-fewer-winter-migratory-birds-birdwatchers-report/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-sees-fewer-winter-migratory-birds-birdwatchers-report/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.