Researchers focussing on migratory shorebirds reaching the Western Coast of the country have noticed an early arrival of many flocks from colder regions.
Large flocks of migrant visitors such as Whimbrel, Eurasian curlew, Common redshank, Common greenshank, Lesser sand plover, Greater sand plover, Kentish plover, Terek sandpiper, Dunlin, Sanderling, and Common sandpiper have been seen foraging on the sandy beaches of Ariyallur, Kadalundi, Chaliyam, Beypore and Godiswaram since August.
