The Wildlife Management Division of the Forest Department has stepped up vigil to check the spread of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh.
The wildlife authorities have issued instructions to the Conservator of Forests, Deputy Range Officers, Divisional and District Forest Officers, Forest Range Officers (FROs) and the field staff to maintain surveillance on the migratory birds.
“Migratory birds visit Pulikat, Kolleru, Coringa and other bird sanctuaries every year. There are chances of the spread of Avian Influenza (H5N1) due to the migratory birds. The Forest Department is taking all precautionary measures. The details related to the arrival of migratory birds, their period of stay, dead birds, change in the pattern of their behaviour are being recorded in all protected areas and wetlands,” said Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Shanti Priya Pandey.
