Chilika lagoon named `destination flyways` by United Nations World Tourism Organization

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:30

Odisha`s Chilika lagoon, which is a hotspot for biodiversity, has been named `destination flyways` by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) following its inclusion in a list of eight such sites worldwide.

Poachers kill 25 migratory birds in Chilika Lake, 2 held

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 18:55

Despite security cover over migratory birds at Chilika lake, about 80 kilometre from here, poachers have killed at least 25 of the species from Nalabana bird sanctuary area.

Drop in the number of migratory birds visiting Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:27

The arrival of winged visitors to Chilika Lake, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, has dropped this season with 1.58 lakh fewer migratory birds sighted than the previous season.

12 lakh migratory birds flock to Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 10:09

Over 12 lakh migratory birds from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Japan have flocked to Kashmir, giving a vibrant look to the wetlands and water bodies in the Valley.

Three lakh birds arrive at Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:10

Nearly three lakh winter migratory and resident birds have arrived at Chilika Lake, Asia`s largest brackish water lagoon situated in Odisha, since the middle of October, a state wildlife official said Saturday.

Over 25,000 migratory birds arrive in Odisha

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 13:20

More than 25,000 migratory birds from Siberia, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Himalayan regions have arrived in the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha`s Kendrapara district, an official said Friday.

Migratory birds start arriving at Point Calimere sanctuary

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 12:12

Migratory birds have started arriving at the Point Calimere sanctuary on Vedaranyam coast here with authorities taking extensive measures to ensure their protection following a steady decline in the number of winged visitors.

Cyclone takes a toll on winged visitors from Siberia

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 15:45

Cyclone Phailin`s fury has also hit avian species with over 1000 open-billed storks, the Siberian migratory birds that flock the district each year.

Songbirds `borrowed` DNA to fuel migration

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 16:18

A common songbird may have acquired genes from fellow migrating birds in order to travel greater distances, according to a new study.

Migratory birds continue winter sojourn in Chilika lake

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 15:12

Some migratory birds flocking the famous Chilika lake in Odisha during winter have continued to stay back at the lagoon, a trend dubbed as unusual by birdwatchers.

Decline in migratory birds coming to India: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 18:17

There has been a decline in the number of migratory birds arriving in India due to habitat loss and wetland pollution, the government today informed Lok Sabha.