Jaisalmer News Desk: Arrival of migratory vultures has started in Jaisalmer district. Vultures have camped at many places in the district. These birds will now migrate in the district for about 4 months. After four months, they will return with the onset of summer season. Vultures have been seen in Oran of Dholiya and Bhadaria villages of the district, in the National Desert Park (DNP) of Jaisalmer and Degrai Oran of Fatehgarh. Wildlife lover Radheshyam Pemani Told- Along with Himalayan Griffon Vulture, vultures of Eurasian Griffon and Cinereous Vulture species have also moved to the district. More than 200 vultures have arrived so far and their arrival will continue. Among these is the Himalayan Griffon migratory vulture, which arrives here in search of food during the winter season.
Jaisalmer comes from Himalayas
Actually, rare species of vultures reach Jaisalmer from the Himalayas during the winter season. These vultures reach here by the last week of October and first week of November and stay here till the month of February. This time too, along with the Himalayan Griffon, vultures of other species have camped in the district. More than 200 vultures of different species have reached here in the form of a flock. Some of these vultures are also endangered species, which are very helpful in keeping the environment pure. Consuming dead animals prevents the spread of pollution and keeps the environment pure.
Himalayan Griffon is called environment lover
Wildlife lover Radheshyam Pemani said that so far this year, vultures of Eurasian Griffon, Himalayan Griffon and Cinereous Vulture species have visited the district. Himalayan Griffon is a migratory vulture, which reaches here in search of food during the winter season. These vultures live across the Himalayas in cold regions like Central Asia, Europe, Tibet etc. During the winter season, when rivers, lakes and ponds get frozen and there is no food available, these vultures travel thousands of kilometers and head towards western Rajasthan. The border district Jaisalmer is an animal-rich area. In such a situation, these vultures easily get food here. Vultures mainly consume dead animals. Due to which the environment also remains pure. That’s why vultures are also called environment lovers.
