MEERUT: In a flash weekend survey conducted by the UP Forest Department and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Black Stork (Immature) was spotted in Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, now known as the State Swamp Deer Wildlife Sanctuary. According to the experts, this is the first time this ultra-shy species has been spotted in the sanctuary. Meanwhile, 3,000 ducks have already landed including Siberian Snowcats, the Great Egret, Woolly Neck Stork, etc.According to an ornithologist of BNHS, Dr Rajat Bhargav, We saw a total of 26 species within a duration of two-hours on Friday. This includes a total of 31 Woolly-Necked Stork, 17 Asian Openbill. For the first time, the team photographed a Black Stork which has not been sighted here before. There was just one historical record of its sighting but that was in the early 70s. Divisional forest officer (DFO) Rajesh Kumar, who was a part of the team, said, This is indeed a positive development and reflects a lot about the ecological health of the sanctuary. The winter is yet to set in but the migratory birds have already started coming. This is a good sign that this year we may witness a large number of avian guests in the wetlands of Western UP and State Swamp Deer Wildlife Sanctuary.We also published the following articles recentlyNagaland Lottery results: Winning numbers of Dear Stork Evening resultsThe Nagaland Lottery results for October 28 will be announced today at 8 pm on the official website. The results of the October 29 draw will also be available on the website once declared.Gandhisagar Sanctuary to be home of next batch of S African cheetahsProject Cheetah, an initiative to reintroduce cheetahs in India, is entering its next phase with a second batch of cheetahs expected from South Africa. A delegation from India, led by officials from the National Tiger Conservation Authority, recently visited South Africa to exchange insights and enhance strategies for wild cheetah management. The delegation engaged in discussions, field visits, and participated in cheetah capture operations. The visit provided valuable knowledge on cheetah management and husbandry practices. The successful visit strengthened the relationship between India and South Africa in wildlife conservation and facilitated the exchange of knowledge for the conservation of cheetahs.After rasta roko, six villages want clear road for Mahendri sanctuarySix villages in Nagpur have passed a resolution demanding the upgradation of the Mahendri Conservation Reserve (MCR) to sanctuary status. Currently, the reserve has weaker protection and can be used by communities for subsistence. The resolution was unanimously passed in a meeting chaired by the gram panchayat. The villagers have been demanding sanctuary status since September and have threatened to boycott elections if their demand is not met. The issue has taken on a political color, with the state BJP president writing to the chief minister in support of the villagers demand.

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