First bird fest at Mahananda sanctuary from February 20

Kolkata,January 18:  In a first, a bird festival is being organised at the Mahananda wildlife sanctuary in West Bengal to provide an opportunity to enthusiasts to explore the forest and watch different birds, officials said on Monday. The Darjeeling Wildlife Division will be organizing the 1st Mahananda Bird Festival from February 20 to 23, they said. The participants will be taken to the popular birding spots such as Rongdong and Latpanchor, besides other birding trails within the forests, Chief Wildlife Warden VK Yadav said.Visitors will be able to witness the diverse landscapes of rivers, plains, forests and hills during the festival, he said. Those interested will have to register online throughwbsfda.org and the applications will be accepted till February 2.The participation fee is Rs 5,000 and it includes entry fees, food and lodging, they said.

By: R News India 24