Bhubaneswar: The eagerly awaited Hirakud Wetland Census 2025 commenced today, with a dedicated team of 70 birders spread across 32 teams conducting the enumeration. Covering the expansive 550 sq. km wetland, the census spans 21 sectors, from the Hirakud Lake to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, aiming to document the region’s rich avian diversity. The previous census…
Debrigarh: Hirakud Lake, a sprawling expanse from the Hirakud Dam to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, unfolded its wings of biodiversity as the annual bird census on January 8th, 2024, illuminated the vibrant avian life within its 500 sq km territory, divided into 21 sectors. In a testament to the rich biodiversity of Hirakud Lake, the annual…
Bhubaneswar: The annual bird census at Chilika Lake commenced today and is set to continue until January 15. To facilitate the census, boating activities for visitors have been temporarily suspended. Approximately 20 teams have been mobilized to conduct a comprehensive count of both migratory and resident birds throughout the Chilika lagoon. In a technological stride,…
