Since 2015, this project has studied the non-breeding ecology of the globally endangered Indian Skimmer in Nijhum Dweep National Park and adjacent coastal areas of Bangladesh. Regular monitoring assesses population size, distribution, seasonal patterns, foraging behaviour, and habitat use, helping to document the importance of the site for the species. The project also records major threats through field observations and stakeholder engagement, including pressures linked to fishing activity, disturbance, and habitat degradation. By building a long-term evidence base, the project supports clearer conservation priorities for securing key non-breeding habitats for Indian Skimmers in Bangladesh.
Key facts
- Country/Area: Bangladesh
- Site(s): Nijhum Dweep National Park and adjacent coastal areas
- Activity type: Conservation; Research
- Themes: Habitat monitoring; Waterbirds (focus on Indian Skimmer)
- Target species/group: Waterbirds
- Implementing organization: Department of Zoology, Jagannath University
- Timeline: September 2015 – Present
- Donor/Budget: Not specified
Key outcomes / expected outputs
- Regular monitoring results on Indian Skimmer population and habitat use
- Documentation of key threats affecting the species at major wintering sites
- Scientific outputs supporting conservation prioritization for coastal habitats
Links
- https://doi.org/10.1675/063.044.0314
- http://www.marineornithology.org/article?rn=1355
Contact
- Focal point: Delip K. Das (Department of Zoology, Jagannath University)
- Email: bisharga1095@gmail.com
- Additional contact: s.d.k.das@rug.nl