CHANDIGARH: Almost after 25 years, the chirping of migratory birds can be witnessed in Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary based at Sarsa village in Kurukshetra district of Haryana.
A spokesperson of the Forest Department said that these migratory birds mainly include Painted Stork, Red-Naped Ibis, Little Cormorant, Great Heron, Little and Cattle Egrets, Comb Duck and Little Grebe which have started arriving in Haryana. He said that the arrival of these rare birds after 25 years implies that the ecosystem of the state is improving.
Responding to the success of Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, Forest Minister, Kanwar Pal said that it is the commendable work of the Forest Department, which has created shelter for wildlife while simultaneously addressing the problems of the villagers. He said that in the coming time, more wildlife shelters will be set up with the joint participation of the citizens and the Department.
