Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Much to the ornithologists' delight, migratory winged species are arriving in batches from the Himalayan region to Odisha's wetland sites in Chilka and Bhitarkanika national park, triggering soothing chirpy cacophony in the region.
The marshy and swampy wetland spots in Bhitarkanika have again emerged as a congenial and human-interference-free winter habitat for feathered guests from cool northern hemispheres.
Unbearably cool atmospheric conditions during the winter months force these migrant species to temporarily leave their original habitat. The Chilka and Bhitarkanika wetland spots in the state are the favoured destination of migratory birds.
Chirpy cacophony is pervading the wetland sites as winged species ha...