New Feathered Residents: Unveiling Mysterious Bird Species at Pong Dam Lake

At least two new bird species have been reported at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra. The Wildlife Department is working to identify these species, with a census scheduled for later this month. Migratory birds, including bar-headed geese from Siberia, visit the lake annually during winter.

In an exciting discovery, bird watchers have reported at least two new species of birds at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra district. Officials confirmed the sightings on Monday, yet the birds remain unidentified by the Wildlife Department.

A team has been dispatched to ascertain the species of these enigmatic avian visitors. Saroj Bhai Patel, Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Circle, Dharamshala, highlighted that each winter, migratory birds, notably bar-headed geese from Siberia, flock to Pong Dam.

To accurately assess this year's avian influx, the Wildlife Department plans to conduct a comprehensive census by month's end. Such findings are systematically documented, shaping the rich tapestry of Pong Dam's ornithological records.

(With inputs from agencies.)