Bird Count boost at Hirakud, 10 new species spotted

Category : Wildlife | Location : Odisha  | Posted on 2023-01-11 09:07:01

The number of migratory birds flocking to Hirakud Dam Reservoir has increased significantly this year. A total of 3,16,676 migratory birds of 108 species were counted at Hirakud during the mid-winter waterfowl census conducted on January 8. While 2,08,634 birds were recorded in 2022, the figure was 1,24,864 in 2021 and 97,899 in 2020.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2023/jan/11/bird-count-boost-at-hirakud-10-new-species-spotted-2536787.html