Nature And You: Migratory Birds

Migratory birds are seasonal guests with positive impacts. Birds from 29 countries fly to India every year. The country witnesses the arrival of large flocks during September-October signifying the beginning of migration. Migratory birds require nesting places and sufficient food for successful broods. Accelerated habitat loss during the last decade, including decreased area under water bodies, wetlands, natural grasslands and forests, have proved to be major impediments for them. Overexploitation, unsustainable use of natural resources, population explosion along with increased weather variabilities and climate change has resulted in loss of biodiversity. Producer : Deeksha Kohli Camera: Ratul and Sanghamitra Editor: Prashant