The lesser adjutant stork (Leptoptilos javanicus), classified as Near Threatened, has experienced a significant decline in nesting sites along the Kalong river in Nagaon district, Assam. A recent census conducted by students and researchers from Nagaon University revealed that the number of active nests dropped from 90 in 2023 to 70 in 2026, marking a 22.2% decrease. This decline is attributed to human encroachment and the commercialization of nesting habitats, with structures like fuel stations and schools disrupting the stork's natural environment. Key nesting areas are still found in locations such as Puronigudam and Dhing, where the storks prefer tall trees like Bombax ceiba and Terminalia arjuna. Community awareness is growing, with local residents participating in conservation efforts, such as installing protective nets beneath nesting trees. However, threats from hunting and habitat destruction persist, highlighting the urgent need for conservation initiatives.