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FLYING PROBLEM: Farmers are using crackers to scare away migratory birds that prey on crops.

FLYING PROBLEM: Farmers are using crackers to scare away migratory birds that prey on crops.

Migratory birds not welcome at the Indo-Pak border

People on both sides of the Indo-Pak border would say they welcome the ceasefire, but it has brought problems for some others. With peace came in new visitors but they are being chased away.

DEROUTING: Birds are changing migration habits and routes to adjust to warmer winters.

Global warming threat to migratory birds

Disoriented by erratic weather, birds are changing migration habits and routes to adjust to warmer winters.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/global-warming-threat-to-migratory-birds/40534-11.html

RETURN OF VISITORS: With peace returning, birds swamp Kashmir

Birds return to Kashmir as violence ebbs

More than 1.5 million migratory birds, and at least 19 different species, flew down to Kashmir's renewed wetlands.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/birds-return-to-kashmir-as-violence-ebbs/37025-3.html

HOPE FLOATS: After a period of 17 years, migratory birds are back to Kolleru lake.

Gandhigiri's wings of change in AP

Some innovative thinking on part of authorities has brought back the winged exotica to the Kolleru lake.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/gandhigiris-wings-of-change-in-ap/27181-3.html

Bird Flu panic spreads far and wide

Reports of Bird flu have triggered panic across the country. Railways and airlines have stopped serving chicken dishes while states have banned imports.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bird-flu-panic-spreads-far-and-wide/5635-3.html

RARE BIRDS POISONED: Fifty-five rare birds died of poisoning when they ate a fish in the Yamuna.

Birds die after eating posioned fish

Fifty-five migratory birds were found floating dead in the Yamuna. Forest officers blame fishermen who use poison to catch fish.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/birds-die-after-eating-posioned-fish/4997-3.html

Bird flu alert in Gujarat, W Bengal

The governments of Gujarat and W Bengal have sounded red alerts for migratory birds coming in from China and Central Asia.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bird-flu-alert-in-gujarat-w-bengal/415-3.html

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