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Aaranyak Calls for Drone Ban Near Amur Falcon Roosts in Assam
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🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:37 AM
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The conservation NGO Aaranyak has demanded a ban on drone operations near the Amur Falcon roosts in Assam, citing disturbance to the birds’ breeding grounds.
Aaranyak, a prominent wildlife conservation group, has formally requested that the Assam forest department prohibit drone flights in the vicinity of the Amur Falcon roosts.
The group argues that drones disturb the falcons during their breeding season, potentially leading to nest abandonment and reduced reproductive success.
Aaranyak has filed a petition with the state authorities, urging immediate enforcement of a no‑fly zone around the identified roost sites.
The demand comes as part of a broader effort to protect the critically endangered Amur Falcon, which relies on these nesting sites for survival.
Officials have yet to respond publicly to the NGO’s request, but the protest has drawn attention from local environmentalists and birdwatching communities.
The group argues that drones disturb the falcons during their breeding season, potentially leading to nest abandonment and reduced reproductive success.
Aaranyak has filed a petition with the state authorities, urging immediate enforcement of a no‑fly zone around the identified roost sites.
The demand comes as part of a broader effort to protect the critically endangered Amur Falcon, which relies on these nesting sites for survival.
Officials have yet to respond publicly to the NGO’s request, but the protest has drawn attention from local environmentalists and birdwatching communities.