BINMALEY, Pangasinan — More migratory birds are seeking food and warm temporary habitats in this town’s wetlands, although local environment officials have noted other bird species are shying away from their usual abode. Missing birdsEsteban said they had yet to see two bird species that were normally spotted here. While migratory birds are a sight to behold, these dive for fish and prey on fingerlings, threatening the harvest of fishpond operators. She said residents around the wetlands avoided catching the migratory birds for fear that they could catch the bird flu virus. “These migratory birds are just better enjoyed from afar,” Banda said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 18, 2019 21:11 UTC