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Less human intervention leads to spotting of rare migratory birds in Odisha

Dec 1, 2020

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Eagle at the moment attacking on the prey. ©GUDKOV ANDREY/Shutterstock

The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha welcomes migratory birds from colder regions. The wetlands act as their home and a perfect winter escape.

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Rajnagar Mangrove Divisional Forest Officer, Bikash Ranjan remarked the presence of avifaunal guests in this winter sanctuary located alongside the water bodies in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. Over 15000 birds from Central Asia fly kilometres in the lookout for a warmer place and this year have found their home in the creeks in the mangrove in Raipatia and Satabhaya.

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Boats on the water during sunrise on Lake Chilika. ©ImagesofIndia/Shutterstock

Seeking relief from the dropping temperatures, the two wetland areas in Odisha- Bhitarkanika and Chilka are perfect spots to spend the winters till the winters due to less human intervention and availability of food in surplus.

Greater white-fronted goose in flight. ©rock ptarmigan/Shutterstock

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This winters, Odisha is home for grey plover, white belly seagull, black-necked stork and oriental darter adding to the flock of migratory birds.

The group of birds not only spots the northern pintail, egret spotted bills, black-tailed godwit and lesser whistling duck but sights endangered species such as white-backed vultures, grey pelicans, greater spotted eagles, Indian skimmers and lesser adjutants.

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