Prayagraj: 150 pairs of endangered Indian skimmers have arrived here to witness the wonderful Mahakumbh. The chirping of these colourful guests on the sand of Sangam is mixing with the murmuring of Ganga Maiya and creating a supernatural melody. People from all over the country and abroad have started coming for this bird sound therapy.
Right now, the world’s fastest flying Peregrine Falcon is also awaited. This bird, which is faster than the bullet trains of Japan and China, moves in lightening speed at 300 kilometers per hour. This supernatural sight in the Sangam area is promoting the efforts of the Yogi government to promote eco-tourism in the state. The Forest Department is also going to celebrate this occasion by organizing a bird festival before the Mahakumbh.
Wildlife team is monitoring-
Alok Kumar Pandey, IT Head of Forest Department in Prayagraj, said that a large number of migratory birds are coming to Prayagraj even before the Mahakumbh. Along with them, endangered Indian skimmers and Siberian cranes are also present in large numbers. To count such a large number of indigenous and foreign birds, a wildlife team has been set up, which is keeping a special watch on these birds day and night. Wildlife community officer KP Upadhyay said that more than 150 pairs of Indian skimmers, which are popular all over the world, have arrived at the banks of Sangam. It is very helpful in preventing pollution. Not only this, it also works to increase the purity of water.
Winged guests adding to the beauty of Mahakumbh-
These birds, which arrived at the banks of Sangam in such a large number even before the start of Mahakumbh, have become a center of attraction for people coming from the country and abroad. Indian skimmers are currently easily seen strolling on the sand dunes in the morning and evening. Here, on the banks of Maa Ganga, birds of more than 90 species like Schedule One Indian skimmer, Siberian, black crane, crane have arrived to welcome Mahakumbh. Just 02 years ago, Peregrine Falcon has also been seen in Prayagraj, which is expected to arrive during Mahakumbh. It is the world’s fastest flying bird, whose speed is considered to be more than the bullet trains of Japan and China.
It is capable of flying at a speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour. Apart from these, various types of indigenous and foreign birds have come to enhance the beauty of Maha Kumbh, considering the confluence to be suitable. These foreign guests have come from more than 10 countries including Siberia, Mongolia, Afghanistan to enhance the joy of Maha Kumbh.
Siberian birds will accompany us till Maha Kumbh-
Ornithologists said that Indian skimmers, which have reached Prayagraj in large numbers, are very sensitive. They make various arrangements to protect their eggs. The most important thing is that they mostly lay only three eggs. When the female covers the eggs with her wings and guards them, the male goes to fill water in his wings. When the male returns, he moistens the eggs with his wet wings. Then he sends the female to moisten her wings. In India, they are also called Panchira, because they move forward by tearing the water. One of their beaks is small and the other is big. Siberian birds make the island at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati their abode. The arrival of these birds is a sign of the beginning of winter. These Siberian birds, which have arrived from more than 10 countries including Siberia, Mongolia and Afghanistan, will spend time here till Maha Kumbh.
Rocket bird can be seen-
The fastest flying bird in the world, Peregrine Falcon, can also be seen on the banks of Sangam during Maha Kumbh. It is a species of eagle. Its flight speed is more than 300 kilometers per hour. It is also called Rocket Bird. It is usually found in North America. That is why it is considered to be a bird that flies faster than the bullet train of Japan and America. According to ornithologists, it was seen on the banks of Sangam in the year 2022. It is believed that it will enhance the beauty of Sangam till Maha Kumbh.
