Villagers in TN's Erode celebrating 20th cracker-less Deepavali to protect Vellode sanctuary birds
Residents of more than a dozen villages skipped firecrackers for the 20th year to protect thousands of nesting and migratory birds.
- Residents across more than a dozen villages surrounding Tamil Nadu's Vellode Bird Sanctuary in Erode are celebrating their 20th consecutive cracker-free Deepavali to protect nesting birds.
- To prevent noise and smoke from frightening birds or disrupting breeding, residents of more than 10 neighbouring hamlets, including Mettupalayam, Pungambadi, and Ellapalayam, instituted a voluntary ban on firecrackers two decades ago.
- Spread across 240 acres, the sanctuary features a 50-acre pond with a depth of 30 feet; following a severe dry spell a few years ago, the facility was rejuvenated at ₹2.35 crore.
- Villagers prioritize wildlife conservation, choosing traditional lamps and sweets instead of fireworks; local resident Kalpana told PTI Videos, "We willingly give up this joy so the birds are not frightened."
- The sanctuary hosts domestic species like the Painted Stork, Asian Openbill, Black-Headed Ibis, Little Cormorant, and Grey Heron; migratory flocks from Siberia, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand include Pelicans, Sandpipers, Caspian Terns, and Black-Necked Storks.
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