GUWAHATI: A solo Mandarin duck, spotted close to the Baghjan oil blowout site in upper Assam’s Tinsukia district on Sunday, unfortunately could not be seen on Monday. The beautiful migratory bird had created considerable flutter at the Maguri-Motapung wetland because of its sighting for the second consecutive year.
After over 100 years, the migratory bird was spotted in the Maguri-Motapung beel last year. Bird enthusiasts, researchers and local villagers had emerged on the western bank wetland to catch a glimpse of the winged guest. Many camped on the banks of the freshwater lake till dusk.