PHAYAO, Jan 21 (TNA) – Over 10,000 Asian openbill storks
make their migration to Thailand creating a wonderful scene at paddy fields in
the northern Phayao province.
The migratory birds make their stop in Tha Wangthong town
annually around January to February, but this year their number has increased
to over 10,000, said villagers.
Their arrival is also good news for farmers as the birds
feed on pests such as grasshopper and apple snails that have damaged their rice
plants.
Farmers believe Asian openbill storks arrived in large
numbers this year because of they can feed on abundant food undisturbed by
humans.(TNA)
