Noida: As soon as forest officials start Housing Development Before winter, some migratory bird species have already been sighted. Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Noida. Officials say small birds and waders like Pallas gull, black-bellied tern, whiskered tern and marsh harrier are already being sighted.
With the monsoon almost over, Forest Department Sanctuary has started cleaning up, clearing the excess rain and making other preparations for the coming winter.
One of the most important habitat development activities annually is the cleaning of the river area and the removal of hyacinths that are vulnerable to many species. Due to good monsoon this year, hyacinth has spread over a large part of the river. For the past few years, officials have been using clean water hyacinths to create mounds, terraces and small islands for many bird species to rest and sit on.
officials said that most migratory Bird They prefer to live on these dunes and platforms in the middle of the reservoir as there is limited disturbance from the surroundings. The entire housing development process takes up to two months. With better monsoon and rejuvenation of freshwater ponds in NCR region, it is expected that
“The cleaning work is almost done, and now we are getting the painting and repairs done. The wooden bridge leading to the Central Watchtower was in a dilapidated condition for the past few years. We have fixed it and it is ready for use,” said divisional forest officer PK Srivastava. Nature trails, benches, floating platforms and pathways have been cleared for visitors. Along with cycling, golf carts have also been arranged for the tourists.
Okhla Bird Sanctuary is spread over 400 hectares and covers part of Yamuna bank on the border of Noida and Delhi.
About 20,000 birds of over 70 species visit the sanctuary every year. While the bird sanctuary is a haven for regular birds, it also attracts many tourists and cycling groups during the winter months.
However, the beginning of the cottage for the night’s stay has not gone down well with the birds.
With the monsoon almost over, Forest Department Sanctuary has started cleaning up, clearing the excess rain and making other preparations for the coming winter.
One of the most important habitat development activities annually is the cleaning of the river area and the removal of hyacinths that are vulnerable to many species. Due to good monsoon this year, hyacinth has spread over a large part of the river. For the past few years, officials have been using clean water hyacinths to create mounds, terraces and small islands for many bird species to rest and sit on.
officials said that most migratory Bird They prefer to live on these dunes and platforms in the middle of the reservoir as there is limited disturbance from the surroundings. The entire housing development process takes up to two months. With better monsoon and rejuvenation of freshwater ponds in NCR region, it is expected that
“The cleaning work is almost done, and now we are getting the painting and repairs done. The wooden bridge leading to the Central Watchtower was in a dilapidated condition for the past few years. We have fixed it and it is ready for use,” said divisional forest officer PK Srivastava. Nature trails, benches, floating platforms and pathways have been cleared for visitors. Along with cycling, golf carts have also been arranged for the tourists.
Okhla Bird Sanctuary is spread over 400 hectares and covers part of Yamuna bank on the border of Noida and Delhi.
About 20,000 birds of over 70 species visit the sanctuary every year. While the bird sanctuary is a haven for regular birds, it also attracts many tourists and cycling groups during the winter months.
However, the beginning of the cottage for the night’s stay has not gone down well with the birds.
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