Chilika wildlife division officials said the highest number of birds, around 2.01 lakh, were Gadwalls, a migratory species. The Northern Pintail number stood at 1.93 lakh while Eurasian Wigeon ...

Also, it differs because it always matters who counts the birds," he said. He said the Chilika supports a high diversity and abundance of migratory birds due to the diverse bird habitats ...

Berhampur: Chilika Lake, the biggest brackish water lagoon in the country, will remain closed for visitors for four days — on Jan 18, 20, 21 and 22 — for the annual bird and dolphin census.