Thousands of migratory birds have flocked to Jobai Beel in Sapahar upazila of Naogaon, creating a lively natural scene even after winter’s end. The wetland, located about nine kilometers west of the upazila headquarters, has become a safe haven for birds arriving from home and abroad in search of food and warmth. According to the Jobai Beel Biodiversity Conservation and Social Welfare Organization, 44 bird species have been recorded this season, including 26 migratory and 18 native species, totaling around 2,258 birds.
The organization’s president, Sohanur Rahman Sabuj, noted that while the number of species has increased, the total bird count has declined from about 11,000 the previous year. Local residents said that as water levels recede after the monsoon, small fish, snails, and insects become abundant, attracting diverse bird flocks. Nature enthusiasts have called on authorities to protect the birds from hunters.
Visitors and bird lovers have urged the government to declare part of Jobai Beel a protected area and develop it as a traditional tourist center to ensure safe bird habitation year-round.
আব্দুল্লাহ আনছারী, সাপাহার (নওগাঁ) প্রকাশ : ২১ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৯: ১০ আব্দুল্লাহ আনছারী, সাপাহার (নওগাঁ) নওগাঁ জেলার সীমান্তের পার্শ্ববর্তী উপজেলা সাপাহার। উপজেলা সদর থেকে মাত্র ৯ কিমি পশ্চিমে গেলে দেখা মিলবে দৃষ্টিনন্দন জবই বিল। শীত শেষ হলেও জবই ব
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