Lingambudhi Lake - ಲಿಂಗಮ್ಬುಧಿ ಲೇಕ್
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Mysore: In response to the series of deaths of migratory birds at Lingambudhi lake in the city, the district administration has decided to accord the lake precinct the status of a bird sanctuary for more positive protection in future Besides, it has chalked out emergency and long-term plans to conserve some polluted lakes in the city. The authorities will clearly define the boundary of the Lingambudhi wetland as revealed by the maximum water level and protect it. They have also decided to create a green buffer around the lake and protect the area so that animals and birds are not disturbed by people Besides, waste water will be completely diverted out of the lake for proper treatment and reuse, and waste water treated in a newer layout for possible reuse in the lake.
They also plan to form a consultative committee for the protection and rehabilitation of the lake and to carry out activities involving local people Maintenance of the area as a litter-free zone and shifting the electricity transmission line presently passing through the lake to reduce incidents of bird deaths will also be taken up As part of emergency action, they have started destroying carcasses of dead animals, birds and their parts in the lake, the DC informed Besides, they will clean up the shore area and keep strict vigil over infection caused by carcasses A camp will be started for the care of affected birds with the help of voluntary groups and to nurse them back to health Referring to the recent deaths.
The absence of fish death also indicated the absence of such toxins in the water Initial reports from veterinary specialists indicated the presence of Avian Botulism Proof of this was also available around the same time, he said. It was discovered by investigating bird watchers that a nearby poultry farm had been discarding dead chicken into the lake, he claimed. The DC claimed that Avian Botulism occurs naturally and is a leading cause of bird deaths, especially in migratory water fowl. It is caused by Type C Clostridium Botulinum bacteria which produces botulism toxin, which is transferred to birds through maggots and other invertebrates that feed on decaying carcasses. The botulism toxin does not harm invertebrates but accumulates in their tissues to levels where a few maggots can kill a bird, leading to asphyxiation and drowning Outbreak of Avian Botulsim occurs intermittently, generally on water bodies with little or no outflow, during high temperatures and is frequently associated with a lack of oxygen in the water that often occurs after blue-green algae bloom.
They also plan to form a consultative committee for the protection and rehabilitation of the lake and to carry out activities involving local people Maintenance of the area as a litter-free zone and shifting the electricity transmission line presently passing through the lake to reduce incidents of bird deaths will also be taken up As part of emergency action, they have started destroying carcasses of dead animals, birds and their parts in the lake, the DC informed Besides, they will clean up the shore area and keep strict vigil over infection caused by carcasses A camp will be started for the care of affected birds with the help of voluntary groups and to nurse them back to health Referring to the recent deaths.
The absence of fish death also indicated the absence of such toxins in the water Initial reports from veterinary specialists indicated the presence of Avian Botulism Proof of this was also available around the same time, he said. It was discovered by investigating bird watchers that a nearby poultry farm had been discarding dead chicken into the lake, he claimed. The DC claimed that Avian Botulism occurs naturally and is a leading cause of bird deaths, especially in migratory water fowl. It is caused by Type C Clostridium Botulinum bacteria which produces botulism toxin, which is transferred to birds through maggots and other invertebrates that feed on decaying carcasses. The botulism toxin does not harm invertebrates but accumulates in their tissues to levels where a few maggots can kill a bird, leading to asphyxiation and drowning Outbreak of Avian Botulsim occurs intermittently, generally on water bodies with little or no outflow, during high temperatures and is frequently associated with a lack of oxygen in the water that often occurs after blue-green algae bloom.
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