Nagi-Nakati Lake, Bihar: 74 species, 5,000+ migratory birds for festival.

• A bird festival is being held at Nagi-Nakati Lake in Bihar, a Ramsar site, celebrating the arrival of migratory birds.
• Over 5,000 migratory birds, comprising 74 species, have been observed at Nagi and Nakti Lakes this year.
• Birds from distant regions like Siberia, Mongolia, and Central Asia migrate to the sanctuary every winter.
• Notable species include flamingos, Red Crested Pochard, and a tagged Bar-headed Goose (B-08) whose return is significant.
• Authorities aim to develop Nagi Nakati into a major international birding, eco-tourism, and environmental studies center.

Why It Matters: Nagi-Nakati's bird festival signals its rising importance for global bird conservation.