The annual arrival of the Siberian gulls at the Sangam at Prayagraj, heralds the onset of winters and the starting of the Mini Kumbh (Magh Mela). These birds take a flight of thousands of kilometers starting from Siberia via Afghanistan, Mongolia, Tibet and over the Himalayan mountains to Prayagraj.
These Siberian birds present a mesmerising view at the Sangam, as if waiting to take a holy dip along with the millions of pilgrims who arrive here during the month of January for the month-long (Mini Kumbh) Magh Mela. Bobbing up and down along with the ripples in the calm waters, these Siberian birds are an added attraction for the pilgrims and tourists thronging here during the winter months.
Other Birds and Animals
The most common birds found in the city are Doves, Peacocks, Junglefowl, Black Partrige, House Sparrows, Songbirds, Blue Jays, Parakeets, Quails, Bulbuls, and Comb Ducks. Large numbers of Deer are found in the Trans Yamuna area of Allahabad. India’s first conservation reserve for blackbuck is being created in Allahabad’s Meja Forest Division. Other animals in the state include reptiles such as Lizards, Cobras, Kraits, and Gharials.