Bird population shrinking in Narayani River bank area

By Meena Kandel,Kawasoti, Feb. 5: The wetlands in the Nawalpur area which play a vital role in providing habitat for various species, regulating water flow, improving water quality and supporting local communities have shrunk in recent years due to anthropogenic activities. Destruction of the wetlands has endangered various bird species, including eagles, kingfishers, grey herons, coots and storks in the area.