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Odisha Forest Department Sets Up 22 Protection Camps in Chilika for Migratory Birds
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News18•07-10-2026, 19:00
Odisha Forest Department Sets Up 22 Protection Camps in Chilika for Migratory Birds
- •The Odisha Forest Department has established 22 temporary bird protection camps, two mobile units, and a control room in Chilika to safeguard incoming migratory birds.
- •The camps became operational on October 1 and will remain active until the end of March, covering the entire winter season when the birds reside in the lake.
- •Tangi range has the highest concentration with 11 camps, while others are distributed across Balugaon, Rambha, Satapada, and Chilika ranges.
- •Round-the-clock patrolling using around a dozen boats will be conducted to monitor the lake and prevent poacher activity.
- •Migratory birds from regions like Northern Eurasia, Siberia, and Kazakhstan visit Chilika every winter, with the first batch expected to arrive next week.
Key Questions Answered
The Odisha Forest Department has set up a total of 22 temporary bird protection camps in Chilika to safeguard incoming migratory birds.
The camps started functioning on October 1 and will continue until the end of March when the migratory birds begin their homeward journey.
The birds primarily originate from beyond the Himalayas in Northern Eurasia, the Caspian region, Siberia, Kazakhstan, Lake Baikal, and remote areas of Russia and neighboring countries.
