Migratory birds land in Kashmir’s wetlands
Tourists flock to see these exotic feathered friends
With the onset of winter, migratory birds have started arriving in the Kashmir Valley wetlands.
Keeping their centuriesold relationship with Kashmir, these birds visit the valley every year to enjoy the temperate climate.
According to experts, these birds migrate from Siberia, China, Philippines, Eastern Europe and Japan to the valley and stay here for about five months.
The experts say that these migratory birds “help a lot in maintaining the ecosystem”.
According to a report by Eurasia Rewarblers, these birds are generally more attracted to northern regions, but sometimes they change their decision.
According to the report, these birds use a natural skill called “aviation’’to make long journeys comfortable.
With the arrival of these birds, wildlife enthusiasts traditionally visit the famous wetlands of Kashmir including Hokarsar, Wolar Lake, Hegam, Shala Bug and other water bodies to see them.
The growing trend of illegal hunting of these birds has been a cause of concern, but according to the authorities, it has been controlled to a great extent. “Hunting of these migratory birds that enter Kashmir during winter has been stopped to a large extent. The department is gearing up to protect these birds,” an official said.