Rare bird struggles as plastic waste pollutes water bodies
A rare bird in Thoothukudi is suffering as a plastic bag is stuck in its beak due to waste pollution in water bodies.
In the Perungulam pond of Thoothukudi, a rare 'Darter' bird has been struggling for the past two days as a plastic fertilizer sack got stuck in its beak, preventing it from eating. Environmentalists have expressed distress over how plastic waste dumped into ponds continues to harm aquatic life.
The irrigation ponds of the Thamirabarani river in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts are vital sanctuaries for migratory birds. However, the dumping of plastic bags, broken nets, and other refuse by some individuals poses a severe threat to these birds. Activists have urged authorities to take strict action to stop this pollution.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai