Representational Iamge
With the onset of winter in Kashmir, the migratory birds have began flocking to the wetlands throughout the Valley with officers stating that Mallard, Gadwalls and geese have arrived on the Hokersar wetland, right here.
Ifshan Dewan, Wildlife Warden, Wetlands Kashmir, whereas speaking to the information company—Kashmir Information Observer (KNO), stated that the migratory birds have began arriving the wetlands right here and at current numerous birds together with Mallard, Gadwall and nearly 100-200 Geese are among the many species witnessed at Hokersar wetland.
“These birds flock to Kashmir yearly in the course of the winter interval,” she stated, including that they flock to Kashmir from completely different elements of the world together with Siberia, Northern Europe and Central Asian International locations the place the temperature stays low.
The wetlands are among the many major sights for these birds because the wetlands are their habitation, she stated, including that within the earlier 12 months, Hokersar hosted 5 lakh migratory birds and this 12 months additionally, the quantity is excellent.
Requested in regards to the state of affairs throughout freezing temperature, she stated in case the water physique is frozen, the birds are being supplied synthetic feed, nonetheless these birds depend on the pure meals solely.
In regards to the poaching incidents, she stated, “I attraction to the those who these birds are our friends and cooperate with the division in making certain their security right here within the wetlands of Kashmir,” she stated—(KNO)
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