Rare Bar-headed Goose Arrives in Bankura, Bird Lovers Ecstatic

• Rare Bar-headed Goose, Gadwall, Red-crested Pochard, Common Teal, and Lesser Whistling Duck spotted at Bankura's Kangsabati Reservoir.
• The Bar-headed Goose, a new species for the reservoir, completed one of the world's longest migratory journeys over the Himalayas.
• A recent bird census counted approximately 2,000 migratory birds, providing crucial data for conservation efforts.
• Experts note a decrease in bird population compared to previous years, attributing it to plastic waste and noise pollution from tourist boats.
• Forest Department and local administration plan strict monitoring, waste control, and tourism regulation to protect the birds' habitat.

Why It Matters: Bankura's Kangsabati Reservoir welcomes rare migratory birds, including the Bar-headed Goose, but faces conservation challenges.