While the country had reported outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) from 2006-08 and experts had questioned the role of migratory birds in the transmission of the virus, a latest study by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) and city-based Ela Foundation has given a clean chit to these birds, as none of them had tested positive for H5N1.

UNWELCOME: Dried reservoirs at Kodiakkarai threaten the energy replenishment of migratory birds that have started arriving at Point Calimere.

Come winter, birds and swine flu thrive alike, we need to be prepared for whatever surprises this dreaded virus delivers next, Deputy Commissioner, Tayor Jempen said here today while inaugurating a two-day capacity building and skill development training cum awareness on Avian influenza which was organized by the Department of Animal, Husbandry and Veterinary, Dibang Valley district, at Circuit Ho

BHUBANESWAR: Cruising along in a boat at a nice speed on the tranquil waters of Chilika! Well, the annoying sound of the boat engine almost kills half the pleasure. But this, in the coming times, will be a thing of the past.

DHENKANAL: Winged guests, particularly the Openbill Storks, have started arriving in large numbers at Sadangi and Jharda villages in Dhenkanal district.

Every year with the onset of monsoon in June, the birds congregate at these villages for temporary abode. Serenity of the villages offer a safe haven for them to settle down for breeding.

LUCKNOW: The elusive rains might revert Nawabganj bird sanctuary to the state it was a year back. It was in bad shape due to lack of water till Unnao administration took up the cause and ensured smooth flow of water to the sanctuary. The sanctuary played host to lot of birds last winter. But, now since there have been negligent rains, will the fate of sanctuary hang in balance?

The Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in Karera sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh in 1993. But 16 years hence, while the bird may be long dead here, it continues to control the destinies of more than 25,000 residents of 32 villages inside it.