The Bhitarkanika mangroves in Kendrapara district will host a three-day bird count exercise starting from the 30th of this month. The count will take place in various areas, including Mathadia, Laxmiprasaddia, Durgaprasaddia, and Balidia.
Key Highlights of the Bird Count
- Duration: The bird count will continue for three days, till the 1st of next month.
- Objective: The exercise aims to count millions of bird species and determine whether their numbers have increased or decreased compared to last year.
- Participants: Bird experts and forest department employees will be involved in the count.
The Rajnagar forest department officials are optimistic about a higher bird count this year.