Nuh, March 22 -- A surprise visit by a birder to a reservoir in Nuh exposed the alarming illegal practice of hunting migratory birds - bringing to light the environmental threat posed by such unchecked poaching.
A visit by HT to the Kotla reservoir revealed a thriving black market for migratory birds, flourishing amid manpower shortage in the forest department and minimal enforcement of wildlife laws.
Kotla, a seasonal haven for migratory birds that travel from as far as Central Asia and Europe, is around 60km from Gurugram. Every year, thousands of birds make their journey to these wetlands, resting and feeding before continuing their migration. But what should be a sanctuary has instead become a hunting ground.
Rakesh Ahlawat, a birder...