Mid Manair Dam in Karimnagar has become a thriving winter habitat for skimmers, attracting birders from across Telangana and beyond. First sighted in 2023, the migratory birds now return each season, forming colonies on sandy islands and mudflats. Abdul Raheem, founder of the Karimnagar Birding Community, highlights the growing numbers and stresses the need for conservation.
Bird watchers have expressed shock after drones were used to chase endangered Indian Skimmers and other migratory birds at the Lower Manair Dam in Karimnagar. Disturbing visuals shared on social media have prompted calls for action and greater awareness.
