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

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 ...

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 bird count in 2024 was 11,37,759 of 187 species, official said. More than 16.56 lakh birds of over 200 species were sighted during a mid-winter census carried out in three major wetlands ...

varieties of resident and migratory birds, and a number of mammalian species like spotted deer, wild boar, fishing cat, otter, etc. Bhitarkanika has taken a pivotal position as the best ecotourism ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The national park was closed from January 14 to 22 for the annual census of the estuarine crocodiles and migratory birds. PTI Last Updated : 23 January 2025, 08:48 IST ...