Purbasthali Migratory Birds Find New Home in Chariganga Amidst Human Disturbance

• Migratory birds in Purbasthali, Kalna, have relocated from Chupi Kasthashali Ghat to Chariganga due to increasing human disturbance and tourist pressure.
• The birds, present at Chupi Kasthashali for two decades, sought a calmer environment, with 70% gradually leaving over the past three years.
• Their new dwelling is a three-kilometer stretch in Chariganga, adjacent to Nabapalli Ghat, Thana Ghat, Talibhata Ghat, and Puratan Bazar, offering a peaceful habitat.
• Nabapalli's Bamboo Bridge Ghat is now the prime spot for birdwatching, accessible via low-cost, quiet boat trips (approx. 150 rupees for 1.5 hours).
• The new location is a 10-minute walk from Purbasthali Railway Station, and its discovery by bamboo bridge visitors has led to a recent surge in tourists.

Why It Matters: Human activity forced Purbasthali's migratory birds to Chariganga, creating a new, peaceful birdwatching spot.