“Indiscriminate use of earth-movers have wiped out native vegetation in a number wetlands like Sottaiyandikuttai (Perur Puttuvikki), Perur Sundakamuthur and Vedapatti, Kolarampathy. After the Census, CNS members also took part in a synchronised wetland census conducted by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department in February that covered 29 wetlands. The lake surrounded by farm lands attracts migratory birds. Hundreds of Small Pranticole were also spotted here along with the Siberian Stonechat, a migratory, ground-dwelling bird from Siberia. This year, Ukkadam Lake attracted hundreds of Little Stints (waders) and Barn Swallows, besides a number of resident birds.
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