Black-necked Crane - WWF-India

Survey Summary
The present study comprises the
survey which was initiated in May
2000 and completed in November
2004. In 2000 and 2001 WWF -
India team conducted pilot studies
focusing on Tsomoriri, Tsokar,
Startsapuk Tso and Puga wetlands.
In the same year the nesting of
Black-necked Crane at the northern
end of Tsomoriri was recorded.
Gradually the surveys were
organized and various important
observations began to pour in. The
study revealed several facts for the
fi rst time:
In 2001, three nests were recorded,
one each at Tsokar, Startsapuk Tso
and Puga. The nesting record at
Tsokar and Puga are the fi rst
ever records of Black-necked
Crane nesting at these wetlands
(Appendix III).
On lookout for a fish
In 2002, an intensive survey was
conducted from April to December
at all the potential wetland sites
and 15 nesting sites recorded
(Appendix IV). The team recorded
59 Black-necked Crane (49 adult
and 10 chicks) which is the highest
number ever recorded in Ladakh.
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Black-necked Crane - Status, Breeding, Productivity and Conservation