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Mangalajodi Bird Sanctuary | Chilika Lake Birding | Migratory Birds of Odisha | February 2021

Welcome to Whispers of the Earth 🌿 In this episode, we take you to Mangalajodi, a pristine birding paradise on the edge of Chilika Lake, Odisha — a globally recognized Ramsar wetland and one of Asia’s largest wintering grounds for migratory birds. Our journey begins in the early hours of 1st February 2021, travelling by train from Howrah to Khurda Road Junction, followed by a scenic road trip to the wetlands. Over two unforgettable days, we explored Mangalajodi’s marshes by country boat, witnessing extraordinary birdlife, golden sunrises, dramatic predator–prey moments, and the quiet harmony between local fishermen and nature. 🐦 Bird Highlights in This Video You’ll see (among many others): Red-wattled Lapwing Grey-headed Swamphen Purple Heron (with snake & toad predation moments) Northern Pintail & Northern Shoveler Godwit, Ruff, Sandpipers, Stilts Ruddy Shelduck & Greylag Goose Painted Stork, Asian Openbill Great Egret, Little Egret, Glossy Ibis Barn Swallow, Citrine Wagtail, Terns, Gulls 🌍 About Chilika & Mangalajodi Wetland area: ~1,000 sq km 228+ bird species recorded Supports livelihoods of 2 lakh+ fishermen Hosts over a million migratory birds every winter This video ends with a curated photo slideshow of the birds we encountered — combining photographs taken by our team members, selected royalty-free reference images from Pixabay, and a few AI-generated visuals used purely for representation. 📸 IMAGE & MEDIA CREDITS Photographs by Team Members Keshab Ganguly Debasish Baksi Reference Images (Royalty-Free) Pixabay contributors including: Bishnu Sarangi, Shamprakash, SimoneVomFeld AI-Generated Images Created with the help of Google Gemini, used for visual representation only Music & Sound Effects Licensed from Storyblocks (active subscription) Video editing: Edited using LumaFusion 👥 Birding Group Members Keshab Ganguly | Debasish Baksi | Arnab Paul | Asok Kumar Roy If you love slow travel, birdwatching, wetlands, and stories whispered by nature — Subscribe to Whispers of the Earth for more journeys across India and beyond. #mangalajodi #chilikalake #birdingindia #ramsarsitesinindia #wetlandbirds #migratorybirds #birdwatching #birdwatchingindia