However, Balachandran said this year a good number of birds have arrived from other parts of India. “Usually, Point Calimere would receive birds from other countries. This year Indian birds are seen in large numbers.”
He said BNHS was undertaking an extensive research on bird migration pattern at Kodiakarai and had taken up “ringing exercise” on birds.
The rings, equipped with satellite transmitters, help in tracking the movement of birds.
“The signals emitted through the satellite transmitters reveal information on the routes taken by them, time taken for the journey and the changes in their body condition,” he said and added that the exercise had already commenced this year.
Balachandran said certain species like the slender-billed gulls, Ibis, painted storks, spoon-bills and pelicans, which are considered rare worldwide, might arrive during December as this sanctuary usually serves as a temporary halt location for them en route to other countries like Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, the wildlife department has tightened security measures to prevent poaching of birds.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
