Updated 17 December 2025 at 16:18 IST

Bird Spying on INS Kadamba Base? Migratory Seagull with GPS Tracker Spotted in Karwar

A migratory seagull fitted with a GPS tracker was spotted near the Karwar coastline close to INS Kadamba. Forest officials inspected the bird, noting links to an international scientific research program.

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Spying on INS Kadamba Base? Migratory Seagull with GPS Tracker Spotted in Karwar
Spying on INS Kadamba Base? Migratory Seagull with GPS Tracker Spotted in Karwar | Image: Republic

Karwar: A migratory seagull fitted with a GPS tracker was spotted in Uttara Kannada district near Karwar naval base INS Kadamba on Wednesday. The bird was found resting behind Thimmakka Garden, where its unusual appearance caught the attention of local residents.

Upon closer observation, a GPS tracking device was found attached to the seagull’s back. Officials from the Marine Wing of the Forest Department were alerted by locals who found the bird. Forest department officials later captured the bird and carried out an inspection. 

As per reports, details on the GPS tracker reportedly indicate a connection to the Chinese Academy of Sciences – Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences. According to forest officials, such GPS trackers are used for scientific research to study the movement, feeding behaviour, and migration patterns of seagulls.

Officials said efforts are currently underway to contact the concerned research academy for further information.

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Published By : Nidhi Sinha

Published On: 17 December 2025 at 15:40 IST