Kendrapada: The Forest Department started the annual native bird census in Bhitarkanika National Park on Thursday. The park sits in the Rajnagar Forest Division of the Kendrapara district. The department plans to count the bird population over three days. Officials want to record the exact number of native birds living in the sanctuary. 
The department chose specific areas for this counting exercise. These areas include Mathaadia, Durgaprasad Dia, and Lakshmi Prasad Dia. To do this work, the department formed four special teams. Each team contains four to five forest workers. Expert bird scientists, known as ornithologists, lead these teams. The scientists guide the workers to identify the birds correctly.
On Wednesday, senior officials trained the forest workers for the census. Trainers taught the workers how to count the birds accurately. The teams follow a strict daily schedule. They start their work early in the morning at 6:00 AM. They finish the daily counting at 12:00 PM. Forest officials prefer this morning schedule because birds look for food during these hours. The early morning light also helps the workers see the birds clearly.
The census teams focus on counting about ten specific species of native birds. These species include the Asian Openbill, locally called Gendalia. The teams also look for the Little Cormorant, known as Panikua. Additionally, the workers count the Dabentia, Anjana, Khaira, Majhia Baga, and Chhota Baga. The field workers also record the Rani Baga, Kapar Khai, and Andharia Baga. These birds usually gather near the water bodies of the park.
The annual bird census helps the government track the bird population. Officials use this data to understand the health of the local environment. A stable bird population shows that the park provides enough food and safe living spaces. If the workers record lower numbers, the department investigates the reasons and takes corrective actions. The presence of ornithologists ensures that the department collects correct data. The teams use scientific methods to count the birds. They do this work without disturbing the natural habitat.
After three days, the teams will compile all the numbers. The forest department will then release a final report. This report will show the current status of native birds in the Bhitarkanika sanctuary. The government uses these reports to plan future management programs for the forest.
The department chose specific areas for this counting exercise. These areas include Mathaadia, Durgaprasad Dia, and Lakshmi Prasad Dia. To do this work, the department formed four special teams. Each team contains four to five forest workers. Expert bird scientists, known as ornithologists, lead these teams. The scientists guide the workers to identify the birds correctly.
On Wednesday, senior officials trained the forest workers for the census. Trainers taught the workers how to count the birds accurately. The teams follow a strict daily schedule. They start their work early in the morning at 6:00 AM. They finish the daily counting at 12:00 PM. Forest officials prefer this morning schedule because birds look for food during these hours. The early morning light also helps the workers see the birds clearly.
The census teams focus on counting about ten specific species of native birds. These species include the Asian Openbill, locally called Gendalia. The teams also look for the Little Cormorant, known as Panikua. Additionally, the workers count the Dabentia, Anjana, Khaira, Majhia Baga, and Chhota Baga. The field workers also record the Rani Baga, Kapar Khai, and Andharia Baga. These birds usually gather near the water bodies of the park.
The annual bird census helps the government track the bird population. Officials use this data to understand the health of the local environment. A stable bird population shows that the park provides enough food and safe living spaces. If the workers record lower numbers, the department investigates the reasons and takes corrective actions. The presence of ornithologists ensures that the department collects correct data. The teams use scientific methods to count the birds. They do this work without disturbing the natural habitat.
After three days, the teams will compile all the numbers. The forest department will then release a final report. This report will show the current status of native birds in the Bhitarkanika sanctuary. The government uses these reports to plan future management programs for the forest.
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