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Vadodara: Vishwamitri River has long been known to be a habitat of crocodiles and turtles. “I have spotted a variety of local and migratory birds in the ravines of the river. But few know that this river that passes through the heart of the city also plays host to a variety of migratory birds. The ravines of Vishwamitri come alive during winters when migratory birds fly in from northern parts.The river is shallow and has lot of green surroundings in some stretches along with marshy patches. Bird watchers have seen the winged guests near the river stretch behind Vadodara central jail, near Akota-Dandia Bazaar Bridge and in Sayajibaug.Chandrashekhar Patil, who has organized exhibition on birds found near Vishwamitri River, said that the water body offers an ideal spot for the migratory birds..