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| December 23, 2009 | Tourists flock to Varanasi to see migratory birds | | Varanasi: Migratory birds from Siberia visiting the banks of the holy river Ganges in Varanasi are luring many foreign and domestic tourists. With the onset of winter in Russia,
thousands of birds arrive in the region to spend their winter in relatively warm
climes. Tourists were seen enjoying the experience of feeding the birds while
sailing on boats in the Ganges River. "I came here from Germany, and one of the
first things that we saw here on the banks of river Ganges was these migratory
birds. There are so many of them and they are very attractive. Whenever you call
them, they come to you because they are always hungry," said Philip, a tourist.
"Earlier, the tourists used to come to visit the temples in the region, but now
they are attracted more to the migratory birds. These birds have enhanced the
beauty of the banks of the river Ganges," said Ramesh, an oarsman. From early
November onwards, these migratory birds keep arriving till December and return
during the spring season. Among the popular varieties that were sighted on the
banks of river Ganges include Ruddy Shelduck, Great Crested Grebe, Gadwall, Coot,
Tufted Pochard and Bar-Headed Geese. | |
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