Nagaland Pangti declared ‘temporary silence zone’ for Amur Falcons

Wokha district administration has declared Amur Falcon roosting site at Pangti as a “temporary silence zone” within a 3-kilometer radius for the duration of the migration season.
According to a DIPR report, the office of the deputy commissioner (DC) Wokha, it its renewed effort to safeguard the globally significant congregation of Amur Falcons, issued a public order reiterating Nagaland’s status as the Falcon Capital of the World. This global recognition stems from the largest annual gathering of Amur Falcons at Pangti village, Wokha district during the months of October and November.
The order, issued by additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Wokha, Renbomo Ezung, stressed the importance of continuing safe passage for the migratory birds, which are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), to which India is a signatory.
As per the order, scientific studies have shown that high-intensity sound could induce fear in wild birds, potentially causing them to abandon their habitat and disrupting vital communication linked to reproduction and survival.
Further, the order reiterated the directive issued by the office of the chief secretary on June 12, 2013, which warned that government grants and assistance to villages involved in the killing or harming of Amur Falcons would be subject to review and possible curtailment.
In light of this, all activities that could cause disturbance to the Amur Falcons, whether at the roosting site or elsewhere in the district have been strictly prohibited with immediate effect.
The district administration has urged all the citizens, communities, and visitors to cooperate in preserving this unique ecological phenomenon and to uphold Nagaland’s global reputation for successful wildlife conservation.