Gandai. For the first time, a migratory bird Whimbrel with GSM-GPS has been seen in a reservoir in Chhattisgarh. It is basically a bird from North America and Northern Europe. Its tag shows that this migratory bird has come from an island near Madagascar in East Africa. After staying for three days at Mohbhatta reservoir in Berla, this migratory bird has now flown 487 kilometers and landed in Orissa.
This bird was recorded and photographed in the border area of Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai district, under Berla block of district Bemetara, near Gidhwa Parasada wetland, in the reservoir of Mohbhatta village by nature environment lover, bird watcher BFO Yogesh Korram who is currently posted as beat guard in Palimeta area and BFO Urvashi Korram.
Whimbrel can fly 6000 km
This bird is adept at crossing several oceans and continents. It is common for the Whimble to fly 4,000 to 6,000 kilometers from the Northern Hemisphere. This Whimble bird, 40-46 cm in size, hunts easily with its curved beak and striped head. All insects found around water are its diet.
The quest for safe breeding
This will play an important role in the study of migratory birds in Chhattisgarh, because for the first time a bird with GPS has been tracked. Chhattisgarh holds an important place in the route of migratory birds. The discovery of Whimble proves this. The study of this bird is going on through satellite. Efforts are being made to know where this bird goes for breeding. It is hoped that it will return to Chhattisgarh again. Chhattisgarh can be made a safe place for migratory birds. For this, there is a need to preserve water bodies.