Chennai, Dec. 31 -- The Ennore Creek, where migratory birds take temporary shelter every year in drenched in black oil-like substance brought by cyclone Michaung that left a trail of destruction a few weeks ago.

A team of wildlife officials with members of the Wildlife Trust of India and volunteers are using nets to rescue the birds soaked in black oil. The team comprising Wildlife Trust of India's NVK Ashraf, BMAD, forest department, and locals are carrying out rescue efforts to save the birds that are heavily drenched in oil.

Though everyday wildlife officials rescue one or the other bird in Ennore Creek, recently the rescue of two Pelicans drenched in black oil caught the attention of the environmentalists. This was the first time th...