Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday visited the Rajdhani Reservoir, located within the state secretariat complex in Patna, where he observed a range of migratory birds that arrive in the region during the winter months.
Officials said the Chief Minister appeared visibly pleased while watching the birds’ calls and movements across the water body. During the visit, officers from the environment, forest, and climate change departments briefed him on the reservoir’s flora, bird species, and conservation measures.
The Rajdhani Reservoir attracts several migratory waterfowl each year, including red-crested pochards, coots, pintails, gadwalls, comb duck, and cormorants. Terrestrial birds such as treepies, cuckoos, hornbills, and rollers are also commonly sighted in the area during the colder season.
Forest department officials said the wetland provides a natural habitat for birds, with food sources such as fish, insects, aquatic plants, and marsh vegetation available to support large congregations. Despite being surrounded by dense urban development, the reservoir continues to function as a significant ecological refuge within the city.
The reservoir is managed by the forest department, which oversees habitat maintenance and bird protection measures. After completing the inspection, Kumar also visited Rajdhani Vatika, where he reviewed public facilities and interacted with visitors, who greeted him by waving.
The visit was attended by Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, legislative council member Lallan Sarraf, senior officials from the chief minister’s office, and other state authorities.
