Winged guests flock to Hazaribag
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HAZARIBAG: Early risers walking by the famous Hazaribag Lake on Wednesday morning were greeted to the sight of Siberian Ducks (cranes) and other migratory birds
from the Himalyas. The lake and the Charowa Dam reservoir are the two
hot spots for birdwatchers and tourists. The winged guests usually reach
Hazaribag by the end of November or early December, but their arrival
this year was delayed owing to to inclement weather and severe fog.
This year, about 4,000 birds —including Bar-headed Goose,
This year, about 4,000 birds —including Bar-headed Goose,
Brahmni
Shelduck,
Northern Printel
, Common Coot,
Gadwall,
Tuft Duck,
Siberian
Crane,
Great Crested Goose
and Red Crested Pochard
among others — have arrived here and their numbers are far higher than the figures observed over the last few years.
Satya Prakash, state coordinator of Indian Birds Network Society attached to the Bombay Natural History Society, visited the two sites along with other environmentalists on Thursday. He said more birds are expected to arrive as the winter reaches its peak in Hazaribag. He, however, expressed concern about their safety from poachers and hunters who kill the birds for their meat.
Prakash has decided to launch an awareness programme and install hoardings urging people to protect the birds and not harm them in any way. Asking the district administration to plant more trees to beautify the area and prevent cruelty to the birds, he advised officials to direct the management of the administration's cafetaria to keep vigil over the movements of the poachers
Great Crested Goose
and Red Crested Pochard
among others — have arrived here and their numbers are far higher than the figures observed over the last few years.
Satya Prakash, state coordinator of Indian Birds Network Society attached to the Bombay Natural History Society, visited the two sites along with other environmentalists on Thursday. He said more birds are expected to arrive as the winter reaches its peak in Hazaribag. He, however, expressed concern about their safety from poachers and hunters who kill the birds for their meat.
Prakash has decided to launch an awareness programme and install hoardings urging people to protect the birds and not harm them in any way. Asking the district administration to plant more trees to beautify the area and prevent cruelty to the birds, he advised officials to direct the management of the administration's cafetaria to keep vigil over the movements of the poachers
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