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Migratory birds find a temporary home at Fulbari Bird
Sanctuary
by Taruk Sarkar
Jalpaiguri
(West Bengal): Fulbari Bird Sanctuary in Jalpaiguri
District of West Bengal is playing host to hundreds of
migratory birds flocking the reserve during winters. "These
birds arrive from far off places. We watch them when they
are here. Foreigners who visit this sanctuary also love
watching them," said Sanatan Majhi, a resident. Bird lovers
from across the country visit these sanctuaries to get
a glimpse of some of the rare species of birds in the
world. "Tourists come during the winter season. They stay
here till March," said Sanatan Majhi, another resident.
Among all the other states, West Bengal provides a major
home for these migratory birds. Compared to West Bengal,
Northern Bengal is most accountable. The forest department
here along with the state tourism ministry has set up
some natural bird sanctuaries where birds from Siberia,
Canada and other western nations gather in the winters.
The major birds seen here are Siberian Cranes, Greater
Flamingo, Ruff, Common Teal, Yellow Wagtail, Black Tailed
Godwit and Long Billed Pipit. Hundreds of species of birds
from western countries make their way to India during
the winters. In order to save themselves from the Northern
cold waves these migratory birds cross hundreds of miles
to reach the Indian subcontinent. After staying here for
three to four months these birds make their way back to
their respective countries. It is estimated that over
hundred species of migratory birds fly to India, either
in search of feeding grounds or to escape the severe winter
of their native habitat. The numerous wildlife sanctuaries
set up in the country serve as their temporary habitat.
-Dec
20, 2008
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