Study of Diversity Nesting Ecology and Conservation of Nageshwadi dam District Hingoli (Maharashtra)

Abstract Birds are constantly struggling with environmental factors and adapting to environmental as well as anthropogenic disturbances. The diversity of bird species and the community structure of their nests are an interesting indicator of the balance of the ecosystem. Understanding their life cycle habitat and ecosystem is important to assess the ecological implications for the conservation and preservation of species. This study was conducted to assess the ecological and conservation diversity of bird species nests in various habitats in Nageshwadi Dam, Hingoli district. Our study was conducted for two consecutive years from February 2023 to February 2025. During this study period, 30 bird species from 20 bird families have been identified in the Nageshwadi Dam area and around the dam. Also, 10 orders and 8 nests have been found. 4 typs of nest found including platform nest, Ground nest, Cup nest & hole nest using deferent types of nest materials. The current study of this dam helps in keeping a record of the species and nesting behavior so that the current status can be restored and maintained. Birding is a great way to monitor the environment to provide information about bird biodiversity and identify this site as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations.