All the way from Siberia!
In winter, the city witnesses the arrival of migratory birds from Siberia. The places where the guest birds gather are Pilkhana, Dhaka National Zoo, Botanical Garden, Bangabhaban compound, ceramic lake (Mirpur), Jahangirnagar University, and water bodies around the city. But the water bodies are now polluted, disturbed and unsuitable for migratory birds.
Last year, no birds were found in the Botanical Garden lake as there were not enough weeds for them. Day by day people are destroying the water bodies and making them unsuitable for birds and it is a matter of great regret that people are still unaware of the importance of migratory birds.
On the other hand, the sale of these birds is patronized by rich urban dwellers. So, we need sustainable management for the conservation of migratory birds and should take proper steps against the poachers.
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