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Uttarakhand: Migratory birds start arriving in Terai wetlands, forest department issues alert | Dehradun News
Rudrapur: As the winter chill slowly sets in, migratory birds start congregating in the wetlands of the Terai region, much to the delight of bird watchers. Meanwhile, the forest department raised its alarm to protect the winged guests from poachers.
Bird watchers and tourists flock to the Baur and Haripura reservoirs Guralboy Udham Singh Nagar and barrages on the Kosi River in Ramnagar, Nainital to watch migratory birds. Birds from Siberia, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia travel thousands of kilometers each year to Gularboy and Ramnagar in search of food and suitable habitat. These areas have long been favorite destinations for migratory birds because of their diverse flora and fauna, as well as wetlands.
Kundan KumarThe Ramnagar Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) said: “Multiple patrols have been formed to keep a close watch on the Kosi Barrage and other wetlands. For the safety of the birds, we are installing CCTV cameras at strategic locations for monitoring “.
Parag Maduka DhakatA former chief wildlife ranger and senior IFS official said: “With the arrival of migratory birds, the forest department is on alert. Poachers become active in season and the department will ensure a safe stop for migratory birds. The department is also working on Tourists who come to see a variety of birds organize awareness camps.”
“About 20 species of migratory birds come to Terai and its surrounding areas, but the two most important are bar-headed geese and ruddy ducks. Native birds such as cormorants also come here,” Ducat said.
The birds start arriving in November and stay until March. Major species in the area include storks, pochards, sandpipers, plovers and marsh harriers, among many others. These birds from Siberia and Central Asia use wetlands as their temporary camps, which are crucial for maintaining large numbers of breeding birds.
avid bird watcher Planchada Said: “Bird lovers can meet whistler ducks or small whistle ducks here. The strange thing about these birds is that they whistle when they fly. The sound is also from the wings. The breast of the bird is white, and the wings are brown and have black wings.” “The tail has a brown beak. In addition to this, bird lovers can see pintails in the area. These birds are larger than whistle teals.”
Bird watchers and tourists flock to the Baur and Haripura reservoirs Guralboy Udham Singh Nagar and barrages on the Kosi River in Ramnagar, Nainital to watch migratory birds. Birds from Siberia, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia travel thousands of kilometers each year to Gularboy and Ramnagar in search of food and suitable habitat. These areas have long been favorite destinations for migratory birds because of their diverse flora and fauna, as well as wetlands.
Kundan KumarThe Ramnagar Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) said: “Multiple patrols have been formed to keep a close watch on the Kosi Barrage and other wetlands. For the safety of the birds, we are installing CCTV cameras at strategic locations for monitoring “.
Parag Maduka DhakatA former chief wildlife ranger and senior IFS official said: “With the arrival of migratory birds, the forest department is on alert. Poachers become active in season and the department will ensure a safe stop for migratory birds. The department is also working on Tourists who come to see a variety of birds organize awareness camps.”
“About 20 species of migratory birds come to Terai and its surrounding areas, but the two most important are bar-headed geese and ruddy ducks. Native birds such as cormorants also come here,” Ducat said.
The birds start arriving in November and stay until March. Major species in the area include storks, pochards, sandpipers, plovers and marsh harriers, among many others. These birds from Siberia and Central Asia use wetlands as their temporary camps, which are crucial for maintaining large numbers of breeding birds.
avid bird watcher Planchada Said: “Bird lovers can meet whistler ducks or small whistle ducks here. The strange thing about these birds is that they whistle when they fly. The sound is also from the wings. The breast of the bird is white, and the wings are brown and have black wings.” “The tail has a brown beak. In addition to this, bird lovers can see pintails in the area. These birds are larger than whistle teals.”
