Ban On Tourism, Human Activity At Pong Dam Following Death Of 1,200 Migratory Birds
Wildlife department suspects infection, disease outbreak brought in by the migratory birds
Bar-headed Geese, which migrate from Tibet and Central Asia during winter, fly against a backdrop of the Dhauladhar Range over the Pong Dam wetlands at Nagrota Suriyan, about 65 kilometers (40 miles) south of Dharmsala. The Pong Wetlands host and support hundreds of migratory bird species in the winter months. AP Photo Ashwani Sharma 2021-01-02T20:13:03+05:30 Ban On Tourism, Human Activity At Pong Dam Following Death Of 1,200 Migratory Birds outlookindia.com 2021-01-02T20:17:41+05:30
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Preliminary findings rule out poisoning but samples sent to labs for more tests Representational Image/ Suresh K. Pandey/Outlook Ashwani Sharma 2020-12-30T21:32:07+05:30 How Did 400 Winged Guests Die At Pong Dam In Himachal? Probe On outlookindia.com 2020-12-30T21:36:50+05:30
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Most of these birds reach the lake every year from Central Asia, Siberia, Mongolia and Tibet.
State minister for forests and wildlife Rakesh Pathania confirmed on Wednesday that the wildlife teams which visited the lake two days back have reported killing of 413 birds, including bar-headed geese and common teal.