Nearly two hectares of the Perumbakkam wetland was engulfed in fire over the past two days. On Thursday, a fire was reported by locals around 9 p.m., soon after which the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services personnel and the Forest Department officials reached the spot. A small fire broke out again at the same spot on Friday morning, which …
Return of the dabbing ducks The migratory Northern pintail is a dabbing duck, one that shies away from deep waters. The water level at the Perumbakkam wetland is now just right for dabbling duck species like the Northern pintail to once again patronise it. Amateur fishing on the upswing The point where the earthen canal in the Perumbakkam wetland meet …
