Siberian birds flock to Brajghat in Uttar Pradesh

NEW DELHI: Siberian birds have arrived in Brajghat, Uttar Pradesh, for their annual winter migration.

From November to February, these birds travel thousands of kilometers to spend three to four months in the area. They are drawn to the clean waters of the Garh Ganga and the region's moderate winter climate.

The birds can be seen navigating the river's currents and eating offerings left by people in the river.

“Every year during winter, Siberian birds migrate to Brajghat Garh Ganga, attracted by the clean water and cool climate." said Karan Singh of the Uttar Pradesh forest department.

"The fast-flowing currents of the Ganges provide a hospitable environment for these foreign species, which stay here from November to February," he said.

"The birds fly together in the swift currents of the Ganga, moving back and forth gracefully. While they tend to avoid devotees, they feed on every morsel of prasad floated in the river," Karan Singh told ANI.

The birds' presence adds to the landscape of Brajghat, a holy town for pilgrims. Earlier in October, these same birds were spotted at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, a significant site for Hindu pilgrims.
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