Increasing reports of catching Amur falcon in Manipur
Amur falcon is one of the migratory birds which come from Siberia to the northeastern states for a few days. However wildlife wing officials of the forest department and bird lovers are not happy with the large scale trappings of these winged friends.
There are photographic evidence to show that these birds are caught in concealed traps. Besides guns and slingshots are widely used to kill them. The live birds, roasted and curried delicacies are on sale in many shanty towns of some northeastern states.
To create awareness among the people a one day literacy camp was organised in Tamenglong district of Manipur on Saturday by the People for Animals and the forest department.
District collector R.H. Golmei deplored the practice among the people of the district to kill the migratory birds at sight. These winged friends are taking shelter in Manipur for a few days only. Officials and activists underlined the need to protect the migratory birds.
However, the bitter fact is that many species of migratory birds are caught and killed in terms of hundreds everyday. While coming to the Loktak lake in Manipur the migratory birds which come from Siberia mostly have to cross some NE states and Tamenglong district has been one of the death traps for them.
Meanwhile, there are increasing reports of catchings of such migratory birds at other lakes including the Loktak which is the largest lake in eastern India.
