Jharsuguda: As winter takes hold, migratory birds have begun flocking to Singhabaga wetland in Jharsuguda, much to the delight of residents and bird watchers.
The wetland, situated 10km from Jharsuguda town, has abundant fish, frogs and snails on which the birds feed.
“This can be developed as a small waterbird refuge and a nature interpretation centre for the public, especially for children.At present, the lake is unprotected and the birds are disturbed. The state government should recognise Singhabaga wetland as an important habitat for migratory birds,” said Ashish Shukla, a wildlife enthusiast from Jharsuguda.
“In the past few years, more than 36 species of birds were sighted at the lake. Ruddy shelduck, bar-headed goose, red-crested pochard, common coot, Eurasian wigeon, northern pintail, cotton pygmy goose, Eurasian coot, gadwall, lesser whistling duck, purple moorhen, purple heron were seen,” Shukla said.
The wetland, situated 10km from Jharsuguda town, has abundant fish, frogs and snails on which the birds feed.
“This can be developed as a small waterbird refuge and a nature interpretation centre for the public, especially for children.At present, the lake is unprotected and the birds are disturbed. The state government should recognise Singhabaga wetland as an important habitat for migratory birds,” said Ashish Shukla, a wildlife enthusiast from Jharsuguda.
“In the past few years, more than 36 species of birds were sighted at the lake. Ruddy shelduck, bar-headed goose, red-crested pochard, common coot, Eurasian wigeon, northern pintail, cotton pygmy goose, Eurasian coot, gadwall, lesser whistling duck, purple moorhen, purple heron were seen,” Shukla said.