The AWC is part of a global citizen science programme that monitors the status and distribution of waterbirds and wetlands. BWS members contribute by surveying key wetlands across the region every January, generating vital data that feeds into international conservation assessments.

BWS coordinated systematic waterfowl counts at over 80 wetland sites across West Bengal, engaging more than 125 volunteers including students, teachers, and local youth.

  • ✅ Return of Bar-headed Geese and Ferruginous Ducks to key wetlands
  • ✅ Over 27,000 waterbirds recorded and uploaded to the IWC database
  • ✅ Signage & community outreach strengthened around poaching hotspots in Murshidabad
  • ✅ Data contributed to identifying vulnerable wetlands for conservation focus