Birds from the Himalayan region are beginning to spend the winter in the safe habitat of the protected forest areas, rivers and wetlands of Dhanushdham in Dhanusha.
Various species of migratory birds have arrived in the Narayani River area of east Nawalparasi from various countries including Africa to escape the winter cold. Conservationists report that with the onset of November, species such as the Bar-headed Goose (Khoya Hans), Ruddy Shelduck (Karang Kurung), Common Teal (Jalewa) and Ferruginous Duck (Sindure Hans) have begun frequenting the wetlands and rivers in Nawalpur.
CHITWAN: Migratory birds from home and foreign countries have started flocking to the Chitwan National Park and surroundings in Chitwan district. The migration of such birds including ducks, hawks and kites takes place every year to avoid cold. President of the Bird Education Society Chitwan Tikaram Giri said such birds have been spotted on the […]
Around 150 species of winter migratory birds have arrived in Nepal to avoid extreme winter cold in the Northern hemisphere.
As per the trend of arriving winter migratory birds, this is the time when approximately 150 species of birds arrive in Nepal, said Dr. Hem Sagar Baral, an ornithologist.
Winter migratory birds started arriving in the jungles, grasslands and wetlands of Nepal from August/September to spend winter. The migration continues until January.
BAJHANG, Jan 30: With the sudden plunge in temperature after heavy snowfall in the mountain region, wild animals and birds have moved to human settlement areas to escape the bitter cold. However, they have turned victims at the hands of locals and poachers.
