Wetlands Conservation / Flamingos In Record Numbers At Nalabana, Rare Pied Avocet Spotted In Sundarpur
Key Points
- Key birding sites such as Mangalajodi, Nalabana, and
Sundarpur are witnessing a spectacular congregation of winged visitors.
- Nalabana has recorded a particularly high number
of flamingos, adding vibrant hues to the landscape.
- In Sundarpur, birdwatchers have spotted the Pied Avocet for the first time.
Puri, Dec 19: Chilika Lake has once again become a paradise for migratory birds, with lakhs of foreign species flocking to its wetlands this season.
Key birding sites such as Mangalajodi, Nalabana, and Sundarpur are witnessing a spectacular congregation of winged visitors.
This year, Nalabana has recorded a particularly high number
of flamingos, adding vibrant hues to the landscape. In Sundarpur, birdwatchers
have spotted the Pied Avocet for the first time, a rare sight that has
delighted environmentalists and ornithologists alike.
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✨Experts note that the arrival of such diverse species underscores Chilika’s importance as one of Asia’s largest wintering grounds for migratory birds. Conservationists have expressed happiness at the growing diversity, calling it a positive sign for the lake’s ecosystem.
Chilika, spread across Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam districts, is recognised as a Ramsar wetland site and attracts bird lovers from across the globe during the winter months.
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