Latest spell of snowfall, rain draw winged guests to Kashmir valley’s wetlands
Hindustan TimesWith changing seasons, the water bodies in Kashmir have begun to draw migratory birds — albeit some in fewer-than-expected numbers owing to parched conditions due to dry weather. “In some water bodies like Hokersar and Chatlam, the birds are more while some wetlands like Shalbough and Haigam have fewer winged guests. Every year, the birds arrive in eight protected wetlands managed by the wildlife department like Hokersar in Srinagar, Shalbough in Ganderbal, Haigam in Sopore, Baramulla, Mirgund in Budgam, Chatlam in Pampore, Kranchoo, Manibugh, Freshkhoori and also in other 25 water bodies of the valley which harbor sizeable number of migratory birds during winter migration. And if it rains then the situation will be much better.” However, in south Kashmir’s Chatlam in Pampore, there are natural conditions for water and Deva said the arrival of thousands of migratory birds is a testament to the ecological richness of the region.
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