Dera Ismail Khan’s first bird tower gives urban birds a new home

In a first-of-its-kind initiative for Dera Ismail Khan, the city’s Forest Department has constructed a bird tower in its urban forest near Qureshi Mor, located in the heart of the city. The structure, designed to provide local birds with shelter and nesting spaces, has been built using traditional methods involving mud and wood, highlighting the blend of heritage techniques and modern conservation efforts.

Given the tower's recent completion, birds have not started nesting within it yet. Due to its location, the tower is expected to attract birds from Balochistan, Punjab, and Waziristan. With time, Avifauna will become aware of the tower’s presence and begin to populate it.

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District Forest Officer Aminul Islam confirmed that the new tower rises to a height of 32 feet and is intended to host local birds, including sparrows, parrots, pigeons, and doves. To encourage birds to settle, the department plans to feed them millet and other suitable grains.

The Dera Ismail Khan project represents a fusion of ecological awareness and cultural inspiration, offering a practical solution to support avian life within urban environments. By providing secure nesting sites, the initiative seeks not only to enhance the local ecosystem but also to raise public awareness about wildlife conservation in city settings.