Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Forest and Environment officials in Tamil Nadu have described the recent surge in bird activity near Thoothukudi Harbour as a rare and ecologically significant development triggered by this year’s heavy rainfall.According to officials from the Forest Department, the unusually heavy rain has led to large-scale water accumulation in suburban salt pans around Thoothukudi. These salt pans, normally used exclusively for salt production, have temporarily transformed into shallow…
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Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Thousands of Rosy Starlings, a migratory bird species native to Eastern Europe and Central Asia, have arrived in large numbers across Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, turning the skies into a spectacular display of swirling wings. The seasonal visitors have spread across wetlands, agricultural lands, salt pans and even urban neighbourhoods, drawing widespread attention from bird enthusiasts and local residents.The birds have been sighted in large concentrations along th…