For the bird lovers of Gwalior it is happy and busy time due to the early arrival of migratory birds. Seven migratory birds, including the Jacobian Cook have been spotted at eight different locations in and around the city. The arrival of these birds has the bird watchers and bird lovers all excited. The identification and recordings of the birds sighted at various locations are on.
The black and white Jacobian Cook, found in the bushes of South Africa was spotted near Budhna Dam in Devkho, about 25 kms from the city.
This and some other species can be seen near the dam from 6 to 8 in the morning. It is believed that the sighting of the Jacobian Cook is a good omen for adequate rains in the coming days.
The colourful Indian Pitta, which is also called Navarang because of the seven colours on its feathers was spotted at Tigra Dam and also at Ghatigaon. The small stubby tailed bird is an inhabitant of the subcontinent, mainly found in ravines and the undergrowth.
The red necked falcon belonging to the Falconidae family can be seen only at Shanichara. The red necked falcon, a bird of prey is mainly found in Iran and the subcontinent.
Tapovan, about five kilometers from the city on the Jhansi road too is a habitat of the migratory birds. Various species of migratory birds, including the yellow coloured Baya Weaver which is famed for weaving special type of nests can be seen here.
Due to the abundance of greenery the Jiwaji University too attracts the migratory birds. The center of attraction at the University premises is the white-bellied minivets with whitish wing patch and orange colour on the backend.
The very rare and yellow coloured Yellow Bettled bird was found near Bhadavana, about 35 kilometers from the city.
The Pigent Tailed bird with long tails was spotted at Theme Road and Maharajpura. Speaking to the media persons, wild life photographer, Sanjay Dutt Sharma said that the birds can be viewed in the morning and around sunset.