Observation of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with pledge and ceremonial planting

Birds resting and flying together over the vast Chilika lagoon, a perfect glimpse of nature’s harmony and companionship. Moments like these make you pause and appreciate the serene beauty of Odisha. Photo Courtesy: CCF WL Bikash R. Das #OdishaWildlife Chilika Division #BirdsOfOdisha

Awareness programme on conservation of birds in Bhusandapur under Tangi WL Range. Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha RCCF BHUBANESWAR

One arrested for illegal entry into Nalabana Sanctuary today at 2.30pm. 2nd case of the season. Chilika Division continues its mandate of zero tolerance towards poaching. Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha

Where Chilika lake meets the bay of Bengal. Clear colour demarcation can be seen.

Mangalajodi Nature Camp is a hidden gem. It is managed by local villagers and they prepare wonderful food also. Best part is boating is included in the package and during boating you will experience the beautiful melodies of birds. Chilika Division

One arrested for poaching two birds listed in Schedule II of Wild Life Protection Act 1972. Two dead birds & gun, bullets, motorcycle used for the offence seized. Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha RCCF BHUBANESWAR

IFS 2024 batch probationers on their visit to Chilika on 3rd Dec 2025 Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF & HoFF Odisha PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha RCCF BHUBANESWAR

The 6th Chilika Bird Festival is here!Experience birding trails and immersive nature experiences amid the serene beauty of 📍 Chilika Lake, Odisha, from 6–8 January 2026. Book now at bookodisha.com

Total bird count in 2026= 11,32,200 nos. (196 species). In Nalabana- 3,97,587 This year there is an increase of 4972 as compared to previous year. New species recorded- 1. Plain Martin 2. Bengal Bush Lark. CMO Odisha Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF BHUBANESWAR

ForestFireprevention&awareness prog in Chilika Wildlife Range through Daskathia, meeting & rally.VSS members,Chairman Krushnaprasad Block,Public representatives,PRI members,Block fire officer krushnaprasad,RO Chilika&RambhaWildlifeRange&staff NGOs,media personnel participated.

Fire Arms training conducted for fromtline staff at 8th Battalion Campus, Chhatrapur. Sessions included theory, basic maintenance of Fire Arms and their safe handling followed by test shooting at the Shooting Range. Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department RCCF BHUBANESWAR PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha

Visit of 41 Range Officer trainees of Gujarat Forest Rangers College to Chilika. Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF & HoFF Odisha PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha RCCF BHUBANESWAR RCCF BHUBANESWAR

Fire extinguished in Bhusandapur Phragmites(Nalagrass) area by the staff of Chilika Division and fire dept. of Kanas, Tangi & Gangadharpur Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF & HoFF Odisha PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha Prem Kumar Jha RCCF BHUBANESWAR

Fire doused at Nalagrass area of Kalupada under Tangi Wildlife Range in dead of night and a Slaty breasted Crake was rescued by the staff of Chilika Division and released to safety. Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha Prem Kumar Jha RCCF BHUBANESWAR