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Bareilly: A wetland near Unchagaon village in Aonla sub-division of Bareilly district has become popular among different species of birds, including migratory birds. Bird watchers said nearly 500 Pied Avocet birds were spotted here.According to experts, the migratory birds which arrived here from Central Asia will leave by March end. However, the wetland near Unchagaon is undisturbed habitat, and hence, has become popular among birds.”The forest department organised a birdwatching event at the wetland for schoolchildren on the occasion of World Wetland Day on Saturday. It is believed that these birds came to Bareilly by October-end or in the beginning of November.Apart from migratory birds, few resident birds which were seen here in good numbers are Sarus Crane, Spot Billed Duck, Black Winged Stilt, Great Egrets and Red Wattled Lapwing.================ Officials said 1,959 birds of 35 species were found here on Saturday..