1 6 Migratory birds in Satragachhi Jheel (Lake) (Wikipedia)ADVERTISEMENTWinter in Bengal has always announced itself with the annual return of migratory birds from distant countries and continents. Apart from migratory species, south Kolkata’s Dhakuria lake is home to 43 resident bird species that depend on the region year-round. 4 6 The common redshank or simply redshank (Tringa totanus) is a Eurasian wader (Wikipedia)They support rich biodiversity and serve as crucial stopovers for migratory birds. The actual breeding grounds matter just as much.”Some of the migratory birds visiting Bengal originate in the Arctic. “These Arctic birds are not long-living birds,” Chatterjee added, stressing that even small disruptions across global flyways can have lasting consequences.

Source: The Telegraph January 11, 2026 09:46 UTC