The current winter has sent Brown-headed and Black-headed gulls to Sukhna. That said, it implies that three of the nine gull species observed across the Indian sub-continent do migrate to the Sukhna. However, this winter, in keeping with the low migratory waterfowl numbers due to an unfavourable Sukhna habitat, the gulls, too, are fewer. By 4.18pm on Friday afternoon, the butterflies had grouped together, folded wings and were as lifeless as dew drops on leaves. It is because the westwards-facing location and moderate height of ‘Papri’ trees affords a prime roosting opportunity.

Source: Hindustan Times January 07, 2018 07:52 UTC