Odisha To Conduct Annual Bird Census Across Wetlands & Forests In Jan Next Year

Odisha To Conduct Annual Bird Census Across Wetlands & Forests In Jan Next Year

Bhubaneswar: The annual bird census to assess the migratory and resident wetland bird population will commence in Odisha from January 6, Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia informed on Wednesday.  A recent drop in temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius has created ideal conditions for the arrival of migratory species, drawing flocks from distant regions like Siberia, Central Asia, and beyond. The Minister said that the census w…

Odisha to Begin Bird Census on January 6

Odisha will begin its annual bird census on January 6 as migratory birds arrive across the state’s wetlands and sanctuaries. Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia announced the initiative, highlighting the importance of conservation and tourism. The census will cover major sites including Chilika Lake, Nalabana, Mangalajodi, Hirakud Dam, and Nandankanan Zoological Park. […] The post Odisha to Begin Bird Census on January 6 app…