The Forest Department officials from the Karnala Bird Sanctuary near Panvel have closed the portion on Wednesday of the park for the tourists so that Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher bird can make its nest without any disturbance. The move has been praised among the wildlife fraternity

A notice has also been put up at the entrance of the park informing that the park will remain closed for tourists till July 15. The city-based bird enthusiasts and conservationists have welcomed the move taking by the forest department.