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| August 31, 2009 | Migratory birds arrive in Orissa | | Baijal Sagar (Orissa): The migratory birds coming into the country have found a safe haven in Orissa's Baijal Sagar village, which surrounded by lush green forests provide an ideal habitat for these birds. The villagers act as ideal hosts to the visiting
birds, who arrive during the monsoon season, as they protect and provide a safe
shelter to these winged beauties. "No-no, nobody hurts these birds. No one kills
them. They come here, as they feel safe here. Why should we kill them? They have
never harmed us in any form as such no one dares to hurt them," said Sambar Majhi,
a villager. The birds come here in at the advent of sowing season and stay here
for 6-7 months. During this period they lay eggs, hatch the off-springs and once
their young ones are ready to fly, return to their native countries. In a state
where cases of poaching are quite common and the migratory birds are often killed
for their flesh, the instance of villagers turning protectors has been much appreciated
by the forest officials. "People are very cooperative. They are very much interested
in protection of wildlife. With their help, birds are not being hunted. There
are no instances of hunting," said R K Sahu, Divisional Forest Officer of Bolangir
Range. Every year, nearly a million birds from upper regions of Asia, Europe and
the Far East visit Orissa just prior to the winter and nestle as well as breed
here till the season is over.
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