Drive to save migratory bird
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, November 27 2017:
As a continuous effort of the Bishnupur District Forest Department to stop illegal poaching of migratory birds visiting Loktak Lake, the department, under the supervision of Divisional Forest Officer, Debala Laiphrakpam, conducted i a massive drive to recover traps and bird nets i today.
The drive was led by Range Forest Officer L Babuyai Singh with volunteers of Pole Star Guardian Association and IBCL at Thingunei, Phubala, Sunusiphai, Naranseina, Thamnapokpi and in and around Moirang.
Hunting, poaching of birds in the lake posses a serious threat which results in the declining number of migratory birds from continents.
The Forest department aims at promoting Loktak lake as a friendly home for these migratory birds and has appealed all people to offer protection to these visiting birds instead of hunting them.
The department will continue such drive in | other parts of the district.