Known to be home to more than 200 species of birds, one can spot seven species of kingfishers here, namely Common, Pied, Black-capped, Brown-winged, Stork-billed, White-throated and Collared.
Mangalajodi Bird Sanctuary: The marshy waters of the Northern Banks of the Chilika Lake are home to a whole array of birds. Mangalajodi which has been declared as an Important Bird Area (IBA) is a treat for birders and photographers alike. Boat rides through the marshes can get you up-close to birds like Baillon's Crake, Wood Sandpiper, Common Snipe, Streaked Weaver, Grey-headed Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, Ruddy Shelduck, Comb Duck, and Plaintive Cuckoo. Chilika Lake: Chilika, India's largest brackish-water lake is home to a whole array of birds.
During this season one can see huge flocks of waterfowl; birds like Fulvous Whistling Duck, Lesser Whistling Duck, Spot-billed Pelican, Northern Shoveller, Ferruginous Duck, Red-crested Pochard, Tufted Duck, Greater Flamingo, Lesser Flamingo, Great White Pelican, Osprey, and White-bellied Sea-eagle. Dates: February 18-22, 2015. Charges: Rs. 19,800/- Members and 21,000/- Non-members (ex-Bhubaneshwar), Registration: Hornbill House 22871202 / 22821811 or bnhs.programmes@gmail.com
