Odisha introduces first-ever solar powered trackers for flamingo monitoring

In a landmark initiative, the Odisha Forest Department has for the first time equipped two solar-powered GPS-GSM trackers to keep vigil on the movement of the migratory birds Flamingos.  The trackers have been fitted with two large flamingo birds at Chilika on Saturday.

These magnificent birds are currently residing at Chilika lake, a renowned paradise for migratory birds, located on India’s eastern coast. The endeavour aims to gain insights into the migratory routes and habits of these avian visitors. 

The solar-powered trackers, a blend of GPS (Global Positioning System) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technology, are designed to relay real-time data. This advancement will provide the Forest Department with a clearer understanding of the flamingos’ travel paths and destinations across and beyond the subcontinent.

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The Wildlife Division of the Forest Department has actively shared updates, including photographs and videos, on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) about the development. These posts offer a glimpse into the tracking process and the progress of the initiative.

This tracking project is part of a broader conservation strategy aimed at protecting the diverse ecosystems of Odisha and ensuring the safety and preservation of its wildlife visitors.

“We will be able to monitor the detailed movement of the flamingoes through the solar-powered GPS-GSM trackers. We will gain more knowledge about the behaviour of the migratory birds with this process and be able to give them proper protection,” said wildlife expert Lala A K Singh.