The seasonal bird census at the famous Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district began today (Aug 23). The bird census will reportedly continue for seven days for which two teams have been set up.
Sources said that the two teams comprise seven members each, including forest officials, wildlife enthusiasts and ornithologists. Some species of birds like Kaparkhai, Anjana, Rani Baga, Panikua, Gendalia and Khaira are known to flock the national park during the monsoon to breed during the favourable weather condition.
These birds generally build nests on Guan, Bani, and Kerua trees in the region. Meanwhile, in addition to the aforementioned bird species, birds from far-off places across the country and outside are also known to flock the mangrove forest and National park.
Matha Adia, Laxmiprasad Dia, Durgaprasad Dia and Baga Gahana are some of the areas where the migratory birds use to flock. Birds that arrive at the National Park during monsoon season, return back home with off springs by the end of October every year.
Every year before the winter migratory birds from northern countries like Russia, Central Asia, Himalayas and Ladakh arrive to Bhitarkanika to breed in November.