Greater flamingos spotted at Kere Bhosga during bird count

Greater flamingos were sighted at Bhosga Kere for the first time during the four-day Karnataka Rajyotsava Bird Count, which concluded on November 2. The event recorded 139 bird species across the region, with local group Winged Endeavours organizing walks to document avian diversity. Other migratory visitors identified during the initiative included northern shovelers, common sandpipers, and rosy starlings.

Experts noted that Kalaburagi’s mild winters provide a suitable seasonal habitat for birds migrating from regions like Siberia and Kazakhstan due to food scarcity. Data gathered from the 79 checklists generated during the count has been uploaded to eBird to assist researchers in studying migration patterns and conservation efforts.

Editor's note: Accurate summary of the bird count data and the migratory patterns mentioned in the source.