Lake turns into ‘birding paradise’ as indigenous species thrive

Time between June and September is considered rewarding for birdwatchers, drawing onlookers from around the country to the Ramsar wetland site.

Pheasant-tailed jacanas, locally known as Jal Apsara, are busy raising their fledglings in the northern corner of Jagadishpur lake. More than 350 indigenous birds of around 30 different species have taken up residence in the Ramsar wetland site to raise their fledglings, say ornithologists.