Today, White-bellied Heron was sighted at the Punatshangchhu-II Dam water reservoir. A lone heron, likely of first year juvenile that was fledged in previous year from nearby nesting site was observed.

The sighting is significant as it marks the crucial ecology for herons to adapt the varying conditions of the habitat change.

This water reservoir is gaining popularity both for the waterbirds and the bird watchers in the country. A recent record of Oriental Darter, that is added new record for the country was also observed from the area a fortnight ago. Today, the Oriental Darter was observed to present at the same area.