Migratory Birds Shun Purulia's Saheb Bandh, Tourist Interest Dwindles

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News18•07-02-2026, 19:41
Migratory Birds Shun Purulia's Saheb Bandh, Tourist Interest Dwindles
- •Purulia's historic Saheb Bandh, a British-era dam, is experiencing a significant decline in migratory bird arrivals this winter.
- •Birds from Siberia, China, Russia, Australia, and Pakistan are avoiding the site due to unfavorable environment and lack of food.
- •The Purulia Science Museum's bird watching tower, usually bustling with tourists, remains closed this year.
- •Officials from Purulia Science Museum confirm the absence of a favorable environment for birds, leading to tourist disappointment.
- •Last year, migratory birds were present, but this year's absence has left the bird watching center deserted.
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