Over 81,000 migratory birds flock to Bhitarkanika this time

As against 65,159 visiting birds recorded last year, 81,401 avian species with majority of them having winged back from trans-Himalayan region were counted making Bhitarkanika their winter sojourn this time.

The rise in number of birds has left wildlife personnel elated with 25 per cent more winged guests spotted during headcount exercise that concluded over the weekend.