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Arctic Bird Surprise in Vidarbha!
21 May
Summary
- A rare ruddy turnstone from the Arctic tundra was sighted.
- The sighting occurred at a lake on Umred Road in Vidarbha.
- The bird's scientific name relates to its stone-turning feeding habit.
A rare bird, usually inhabiting the high Arctic tundra, has been observed in Vidarbha. Birdwatchers reported sighting a ruddy turnstone, a small, stocky shorebird, at a lake on Umred Road. This marks a potentially significant first recorded instance of this species in the Vidarbha region.
The ruddy turnstone, scientifically named Arenaria interpres, is known for its migratory habits and distinctive feeding technique. It flips small stones and pebbles along coastlines to uncover invertebrates. While typically found along global coastlines during winter, occasional sightings in inland wetlands are documented.
The bird was observed feeding alongside other species, including various plovers and terns. The birdwatchers have requested that the exact sighting location remain undisclosed to protect nesting birds and chicks of several species in the vicinity. This includes Kentish plover, little ringed plover, and lapwing, among others.
