About the Project
The Salem Annual Wetlands Survey (SAWS) is a citizen science event initiated by the Salem Ornithological Foundation. The programme aims to track the status and health of the waterbodies in Salem District from 01 to 31 January of each year. A total of 350+ wetlands have been documented so far and 100 ecologically significant wetlands are monitored annually.
Objectives
Year-wise Snapshot
| Year | No. of Wetlands Surveyed | No. of Bird Species Recorded | Total No. of Birds Counted | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2020 |
52 |
120 |
9,872 |
None |
|
2021 |
265 |
169 |
25,485 |
None |
|
2022 |
327 |
165 |
34,072 |
ACSEN |
|
2023* |
23 |
117 |
9,859 |
None |
|
2024 |
134 |
170 |
22,865 |
None |
|
2025 |
114 |
159 |
19,860 |
WINGS |
|
2026 |
104 |
157 |
23,028 |
WINGS |
|
2027 |
upcoming |
|
|
|
*only in Attur Division. We were not able to survey additional wetlands in January 2023 due to both personal and professional reasons.