Bird lovers are now venturing
farther to Haryana's pristine Dighal and Yamunanagar wetlands, which are still
unspoilt by development.
Baishali
Adak | Posted
by Christopher Gonsalves
New Delhi, January 1,
2018 | UPDATED 11:06 IST
Exotic wild birds are being
sighted farther away from Delhi-NCR as the region's own wetlands shrink into
nothing. This stands true for Haryana's Sultanpur and Basai, Uttar Pradesh's
Surajpur and Dadri, and Delhi's own Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Sanjay Jheel and
Yamuna Khadar - former rich habitats of winter-roosting avians.
Dr. Surya Prakash, a renowned
biologist from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), indicated towards this in a
retrospective of rare birds seen in Delhi and NCR in year 2017, on Sunday.
Wild birds are natural indicators
of a healthy ecosystem. They thrive only in peaceful habitats and
pollution-free environment.
Dr. Prakash said, "This year
was good for birding primarily due to rains. Dhanauri wetlands in UP remained
on top in number of birding trips being a 'Sarus crane paradise.' For many
birders, Najafgarh jheel attracted due to its Greater flamingos and Common
cranes."
"Birders enjoyed Sultanpur
National Park (SNP) flats to witness Stoliczka's Bushchat's mesmerising
'puff-n-roll' display. Indian Pitta and Cuckoo Shrike showed up as usual at
Mangar but the highlights were Jungle Bush Quail and Greater Rackettail drongo
seen at SNP and Mangar forests each," he said.
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