Prayagraj, March 16 -- Even 15 days after the conclusion of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, ornithologists are intrigued by promising signs from the region's aquatic life and air quality. Migratory birds, which typically depart Sangam by late February, have remained until March 13, offering environmental scientists a reassuring sign of ecological health.
The migratory birds arriving annually in December, have unusually extended their stay this year, leading experts to view their presence as a testament to the purity of Sangam's waters.
Biologist Prof Sandeep Malhotra, who studies the interrelationship between aquatic life and birds, notes that the migratory Larus ridibundus species arrive at Sangam in late December from cold regions like Russia...