A rare and enchanting scene unfolded in the tranquil surroundings of Pechar Dwip in Cox’s Bazar. As the evening sun cast its final golden glow across the horizon, a flock of brown starlings (shalik) arrived at a mountain stream, dipping into the cool, clear freshwater for their end-of-day bath.
The birds fluttered their wings in the sparkling water, diving in and rising again with effortless grace.
Their playful splashes and gentle movements—washing off dust gathered from a day of roaming—created a mesmerizing symphony of nature. It felt as though the birds had come to their own natural spa, seeking comfort and refreshment at day’s end.
According to residents, these brown starlings visit the stream almost every evening, just before dusk.
The soft twilight, the lush green hills around it, and the stream’s clear water all come together to make a scene that is impossible to resist. As the day comes to an end, the birds fly back to their nests one by one after their bath.
People are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature, but scenes like this on Pechar Dwip remind us that birds also live in rhythm, part of the harmony of the natural world, where many wonders are still hidden.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Hussain Shetu
