Begusarai’s Kanwar lake | Once a migratory bird paradise, now struggles for survival
7 months, 1 week ago

Begusarai’s Kanwar lake | Once a migratory bird paradise, now struggles for survival

The Hindu  

Once a haven for migratory birds, Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake, Kanwar, located in Bihar’s Begusarai, is gradually disappearing. An oxbow lake is a curved lake formed alongside a winding river as a result of erosion and sediment deposition over time. Kanwar lake now struggles for survival Originally spread over nearly 7,000 hectares, the lake has served as a destination for migratory birds and was home to several aquatic species. Both locals and tourists believe that if the government makes efforts to revive the lake, it could regain its former glory and become a major tourist attraction, providing various employment opportunities for locals.

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Samdha Lake: Bird watchers too get a reason to wing it to Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

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