Dimapur, Oct. 26 (EMN): Amur Falcon (falcon amurenisis) has started arriving at roosting site at Ntu-Barak valley in Nagaland. The bird of prey which undertakes one of the longest migrations was seen in thousands on October 25 at the roosting site of the valley and is expected to arrive in multitudes in the coming days.
Besides the Ntu-Barak valley, the Amur falcon also roosts at Doyang area in Wokha district, Nuiland area in Dimapur district, and Yaongyimchen in Longleng district.
Mention may be made here that last year a total of five satellite tracking solar-powered Amur Falcon were tagged and released from Nagaland namely Amur Falcon Hakhizhe, Amur Falcon Intanki, Amur Falcon Longleng, Amur Falcon Eninum and Amur Falcon Phom.
Caroline K Angami, Wildlife Warden, Dimapur, informed that Amur Falcon is protected under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, adding that trapping or killing of the birds is a criminal offence punishable with three years rigorous imprisonment or fine of Rs 25,000 or both with fine and imprisonment. She also reminded that as per Notification No. CSO/1/GEN/2013, dated 12th of June 2013 and No.DRD/NR/P-1/2002, dated Kohima, the 18th June 2013, the villages indulging in wildlife crime would be penalised by stopping their grant-in-aids allocations and the funds be utilised for environmental protection activities by the government.
Wildlife Warden, Dimapur, has appealed all not to harm or kill but to welcome the State guests and make their stay pleasant and provide safe passage as Nagas are known nationally and internationally as conservationists.
