Rasikbil: The dying wetland
Published: Sep 30, 2012
Photo: Sumit Chakraborty
Abstract: Situated at the foothill of Sintura Hill, Coochbehar, West Bengal, Rasikbil is a land of winged beauties. Or at least used to be. With an ever increasing tourist rush the bird count is dropping and Rasikbil seems to be losing its panoramic charm.
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