Bhitarkanika's diverse ecosystem, comprising mangrove forests, mudflats, and saltwater marshes, has long been a haven for both resident and migratory birds. "The park's water bodies, regulated by ...

BHUBANESWAR: Over 16 lakh winged guests of more than 200 species are roosting in Odisha’s major wetlands and bird congregation zones at present, revealed the annual mid-winter waterfowl census 2025 of ...

Kendrapada: Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that support a vast array of plant and animal species, making them vital for ...

KENDRAPARA: The Bhitarkanika National Park has recorded sighting of the Great Bittern for the first time. The bird was spotted during the annual avian census at Sasanapeta area, with official ...

The most commonly seen birds in the national park are egrets, black ibis, darters, cormorants and asian open bill. Bhitarkanika National Park is a well known name abroad as well because of the ...

The national park was closed from January 14 to 22 for the annual census of the estuarine crocodiles and migratory birds. Tourists and visitors intending to visit Bhitarkanika should log on to ...

The number of visiting avian winter species has risen to 1,51,614 this year from the 1,51,421 birds counted last year.

Bhitarkanika, one of the State’s finest biodiversity ... The park is famous for its green mangroves, migratory birds, turtles, estuarine crocodiles and countless creeks. It is said to house ...

Bhitarkanika is one of India's most biodiverse ecosystems. The park is rich in diversity, with over 215 species of birds, including migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia. The wetlands and ...

Bhitarkanika is one of India’s most biodiverse ecosystems, home to over 215 species of birds, including migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia. The lush mangroves, wetlands, and riverine ...

Though the census is being carried out across all bird congregation zones in the state, the focus will be on the three major wetlands - Chilika, Bhitarkanika and Hirakud. Around 21 teams have been ...