The Hakhizhe village Amur falcon protection team.
Village reports surge in number of raptors
Dimapur, November 1 (MExN): Hakhizhe village in the Niuland subdivision of Dimapur district is reportedly witnessing a ‘huge surge’ in numbers of Amur falcons visiting the village this year.
According to a report from the Wildlife Division, Dimapur, a team led by Wildlife Warden H Tokaho Kinimi, IFS visited Hakhizhe village on October 30 and witnessed a ‘sea of Amur falcons’ at a roosting site about 5 kms away from the village.
A brief meeting was then held with the Chairman, Hakhizhe Village Council and Village level Amur falcon protection team.
Viyito Shohe, Chairman of the Hakhizhe Village Council informed the visiting team that, on October 14, Amur falcons numbering around 50-100 reached the roosting site. This increased to around 1000-2000 on October 17 and by October 26, there was a sea of Amur falcons at the site.
He said that this year there is a huge surge in numbers of Amur falcon visiting Hakhizhe village as compared to previous years.
The Chairman assured the department of safe passage and stay of Amur falcons and for which Hakhizhe village Amur falcon protection team have been patrolling, guarding and protecting the roosting sites since October 14, sometimes patrolling late into night, even as late as 11:00 pm.
The Wildlife Warden appreciated the Village Council and Hakhizhe village Amur falcon protection team for their sincere efforts in protecting the visiting raptors to ensure their safe stay and passage. He assured of all possible help from the side of department and appealed to the village council to also accord equal importance to protection of other indigenous species of birds and animals.
