The annual mid-winter census of these winged visitors conducted by the Forest Department on 18 January recorded a total of 11,32,200 birds of 196 species across the Chilika lagoon, showcasing the state’s thriving avian biodiversity, said forest officials.
Wildlife officials have arrested a poacher and have recovered 29 dead migratory birds from his possession near Chilika Lake in Odisha, forest officials said on Monday.
As of 2015, over 2,100 Ramsar sites have been designated, covering more than 208 million hectares, highlighting their ecological importance and the numerous benefits they provide to both the environment and communities.
The annual bird census, undertaken in the brackish water lagoon yesterday, put the count to 10,93,049 migratory birds of 105 different species. There has been an increase of 56,829 birds this time. Last year, 10, 36, 220 birds of 107 species were sighted.
The Odisha government has plans for the longest ropeway of the country in Chilika Lake.
The dolphins and the boatmen have a symbiotic relationship. The more the glimpse of the dolphins better the business.
Increase in number of migratory birds in the lake is attributed due to the safety measures taken by the wildlife authorities and improvement of the habitat in the lake, said the DFO.
Effects on biodiversity and ecology of the brackish water lake are being assessed, says Chilka Development Authority
Odisha Police have sealed a private hangar used for his helicopter following a complaint; Jay Panda described the FIR and sealing of the hangar as “brazen attempt” to stop him from moving around
Migratory birds are now attracted by other wetlands in Ganjam district and this could be the main reason for the…
