For the first time in South Bengal, two rare birds—a Common Merganser from North America and a West Himalayan Bush Warbler— have been spotted during this year's migratory bird census in West Burdwan district.
As the crisp air of winter descends on Assam, the region once again prepares to welcome a colourful array of migratory birds from distant lands.
The one-month-long census work of migratory bird arrivals begins in West Burdwan district from Saturday, even as the winged visitors face a lot of challenges like climate change, loss of habitat and dwindling green patches.
