Charol beel, a haven for migratory birds

A large flock of Asian open bill storks flutter over Charon Beel, a vast water body in Gomostapur upazila of Chapainawabganj. Photo: Star

Another group of the same species keep standing. Photo: Star

A flock of black tailed godwits and black winged slits prepare to fly, a western osprey, also known as sea hawk. Photo: Star

Perches on a pole, and a purple heron takes off from the water. Photo: Star

A purple heron takes off from the water. Bird watchers and nature lovers are, however, a bit frustrated over arrival of lesser number of migratory birds in the area this winter comapred to last year's. Photo: Star