The Chilka Lake is the biggest lagoon on India's eastern coast. It is well known wintering site for migratory birds and nearly half of the over 210 species recorded here are the intercontinental migrants from far parts of Asia.
Dredging of the lead channel, and opening the new mouth in September 2000, have significantly changed the lagoon's hydrology, returning it to a more natural state than existed before excessive silttation affected the tidal flows in and out of the lagoon.
Because of third peripheral and island villagers were not affected by floods and water-logged land after 2001. Opening of new mouth had dramatically positive effect of fish catchers.
The lagoon is home for wide variety of plants in the aquatic and terrestrial islands of known medicinal properties. These plant resources provide a vital base for the local community, as well as for birds and fishes.
Dredging of the lead channel, and opening the new mouth in September 2000, have significantly changed the lagoon's hydrology, returning it to a more natural state than existed before excessive silttation affected the tidal flows in and out of the lagoon.
Because of third peripheral and island villagers were not affected by floods and water-logged land after 2001. Opening of new mouth had dramatically positive effect of fish catchers.
The lagoon is home for wide variety of plants in the aquatic and terrestrial islands of known medicinal properties. These plant resources provide a vital base for the local community, as well as for birds and fishes.
Lovely scenes and good to see the terns. Let me know if you crossed the bridge today with me!. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful series on Chilka! Glad it restored its natural state
ReplyDeletei'm glad they've restored it to a more natural area for all!
ReplyDeleteA very interesting post, and super looking Terns.
ReplyDeleteThat's some size of lake and good to know it's valued by the local people.
ReplyDeleteExcellent info and wonderful photo shares Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that the situation was made better and not worse as man often does to nature
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear that the improvements have benefited both the ecology and local inhabitants.
ReplyDeleteA birder's paradise with so many different species.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and I'm pleased to learn of all the good things that have been done to make it more natural and more beneficial to the people!
ReplyDeleteLovely scenery. Did you go for a ride on that boat?
ReplyDeletea long way from home so very interesting to see..
ReplyDeleteLovely shots. And so nice to hear of the positive effects for nature as well as the community.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the lake!
ReplyDeleteIt is encouraging to see that resources were expended to improve the habitat. Looks like a marvelous place.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a sunny day on the water, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting post about the stupa (not sure if I understood, but it looks like a religious place) and such beautiful views at the Chilka LAke and the lagoon with all the details!!
ReplyDeleteLovely places as always shown on your blog!!
Lovely scenes and a great series of shots!
ReplyDeleteA lovely area.
ReplyDeleteA good thing to restore nature! And great to see all the terns and other birds returning, not to mention the fish.
ReplyDeleteNice pics. I especially love the second photo with the man on the boat.
ReplyDeleteNice shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat views! Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeletewow!
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