Large number of migratory birds observed at Chilika Lake

Why in news?

• Over 10.74 Lakh Migratory Birds Including Mongolian Gull Flock visited Odisha’s Chilika Lake.

About Chilika Lake

• Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, witnessed over 10.74 lakh birds, including uncommon Mongolian gull, visiting the waterbody in Odisha this winter, according to a census report released recently.
• Spread over Puri, Ganjam and Khorda districts, Chilika Lake covers an area of around 1,100 sq km.
• However, compared to around 11.40 lakh birds of 190 species last year, 10,74,173 winged guests of 183 species to the lake were counted during the exercise.