These wetlands serve as vital stopover points for birds travelling along the Central Asian Flyway, offering food, shelter, and breeding grounds. The rich flora and diverse water bodies make Hokersar an ideal refuge for these avian travellers.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 10 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir government has started a cleanliness drive to remove solid waste from the Hokersar wetland on the outskirts of Srinagar city in order to restore its beauty and make it habitable for migratory birds.