MANOJ SINHA
Ramgarh, Jan 4: The new year was enjoyable for bird lovers because on the new year, Pannalal Mahto, a birdman of Jharkhand, saw two woolly-necked pork birds in the wetland in front of his house.
The birdman says the moment was exciting and thrilling because these birds were seen for the first time in this area.
He captured this extraordinary moment on camera and invited his friends Ramesh, a snake-saver, Sunil Kumar and Niraj Pathak, who are environmentalists and wildlife photographers of the region.
Why is it unique?
The woolly-necked stork bird is found in tropical regions from India to Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia, and Cambodia. This bird is also found in India’s friendly country, Nepal. It has also been seen in the western part of the country.
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The birdman said this bird is mainly seen in agricultural areas, especially in paddy fields or wetlands. “In such a situation, their sighting in the wetland of Saraiya is a subject of study. Damodar flowing nearby could be their route, and the wetland of Saraiya could be a stopover,” he added.
Migratory birds
December to January is the time of migration of migratory birds.
Pannalal Mahto said he had recently visited Patratu Dam, where he saw fewer migratory birds than in other years. He cited unregulated tourism as one reason. They go to different places to photograph migratory birds.
Birdman’s plans
On this question, the birdman says he is determined to personally conserve birds and the environment in collaboration with the Forest Department. Right now, they are setting up artificial nests in their village where birds like sparrows, Indian robins, and magpies are coming and making their homes. He wants to make Saraiya a model village in environmental protection by implementing it in the entire village.
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