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4th National Chilika Bird Festival (27th- 29th January 2024)
National Bird Festival, Chilika is timed to revel in the glory of 10 lakhs winged visitors of 200 species at Mangalajodi during the winters in Odisha. Listen to different voices of different birds all around you, sometimes in chorus and sometimes simple exchange of language in form of Calls, Quacks, Chirps, Whistles, mimics & trills that echoes different stories of communication among them.
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About Festival
Mangalajodi, situated in the North Eastern Part of Chilika, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, is known as the "Birds Paradise of Asia" for a reason. Lakhs of Winged Guests from all over the world throng the bird sanctuary during the winter. Mangalajodi is a shining beacon in the Conservation story of India. It’s a living example of how conservation can generate livelihood and banish the menace of poaching.It is a photographer's paradise as birds are seen at eye level and at close proximity.
Why Chilika
Chilika lies in the Central Asian Flyway for birds and is a major stopover for migratory birds from the arctic and sub-arctic during their onward and return migration along the east coast. The variety of habitats in the Island such as mudflats, floating and submerged vegetation, reed-beds, open waters with varying depth and salinity attract a variety of migratory and resident bird species. Considering its importance as a major congregation site for migratory waders and ducks and the huge population of birds it supports it has been recognized as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar convention and has been included in the Ramsar list. Mangalajodi freshwater wetland and Nalabana Island which form part of the Chilika lake have been identified as Important Bird Areas (IBA).
What would you find there
Lakhs of Ruffs, Godwits, Terns, Plovers, Sandpipers, rare Grey-headed Lapwings, Gulls ,Pintails, Ruddy Shelducks, Skulkers like Ruddy-breasted Crakes, Baillon's Crakes, Slaty-breasted Rails and the Greater Painted Snipes ,Black-tailed Godwits, Oriental Pratincoles and the Pacific Golden Plovers etc. Variety of Raptors are also seen hunting in different parts of Mangalajodi. Locally migrating species such as Spot-billed Pelican, Oriental darter, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are in the near threatened category. Long distance migrant birds which are in the list are Lesser Flamingo, Ferruginous Pochard, Black-tailed Godwit, Eurasian Curlew, Asian Dowitcher, Curlew Sandpiper, Great Thick Knee, River Tern (Near Threatened); Common Pochard, Great Knot (Endangered). Eurasian Wigeon (More than 1 Lakh), Gadwall ,Black-tailed Godwit, Northern Shoveller (nearing 1 Lakh) and species like Garganey, Lesser Sandplover, and Brown-headed Gull, Common Teal are found in large flocks in thousands.
What's More
A visit to Nalabana Bird Sanctuary, a beautiful island in the heart of Chilika, on 2nd day of the Bird Festival would give you a chance to tete-a-tete with birds. You may just be lucky enough to witness nesting colonies of many variety of colourful birds and also Raptors during the time. Beautiful Greater Flamingos, glorious & magnificent, in hundreds flock in Nalabana. Chilika takes pride in its ‘Hira Pakhi’ as locals call the Flamingos and is one of the largest breeding ground for Greater Flamingos. National Chilika Bird Fest is the only time when Nalabana is opened for nature lovers to witness this beautiful bird haven.
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Day 1 - Inauguration and Presentation by Expert Speakers.
Day 2 - Bird Watching at Mangalajodi and Nalabana.
Day 3 - Optional tours for the participants on paid basis.
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- Carry warm clothing. Be adequately dressed and equipped for outdoors, including sunscreen lotion. When out on birding, khaki or olive-green or brown clothing would be suitable.
- Use only closed footwear.
- Stick to the prescribed schedule. Any attempt at access otherwise is treated as trespass in protected areas and may invite action.
- Abide by the instructions of designated guides.
- Camera equipment.
- Be attentive during any prior briefing and interaction with local staff. It will make your visit and stay more enjoyable and informative.
- Always carry back your left-over.
- Use biodegradable material only.
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- Carry or consume alcohol, smoke or ignite fire within the sanctuary limits.
- Use polythene bags.
- Make noise.
- Get out of designated transport / boats without the consent of designated guides.
- Litter and pollute the environment.
- Tease / provoke birds and other wildlife.
- Use perfumes or strong smelling chemicals.
- Carry or use arms.
- Collect any material from the sanctuary.
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