DEHRADUN : A large congregation of migratory birds has been spotted in the marshy and clear water areas of the lush Terai region of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, much to the delight of avid bird watchers. Himanshu Bagri, the Divisional forest officer of Eastern Terai, told TNIE, “Every year during the winter, these migratory birds travel approximately 6,000 to 10,000 kilometres …
As bird mortality increases in Uttarakhand, state government authorities on Wednesday started conducting inspections at poultry farms and conservation areas where migratory birds arrive. We have directed patrolling staff to identify dead birds using drones in the wetlands.” Officials from Nainital forest division are also considering limiting giving eggs or poultry items as food to animals in the region. Apart …
