Migratory birds flock to Magh Mela ground on Thursday Prayagraj: In view of the bird flu outbreak, the forest department of Prayagraj has appealed to the pilgrims at the Magh Mela to refrain from feeding the migratory birds that flock to the Sangam area. The Indian Skimmer, locally known as Siberian bird, is one the main centres of attraction at Sangam. Pilgrims feed them sev (a snack). These birds can often be seen sitting on the palm of visitors and eating sev. So popular is this snack among the Siberian birds that they can be seen hovering on the boats and the banks of Ganga and Yamuna, and fighting among themselves to consume it.