Nalabana Wildlife Sanctuary , Chilika Lake, Migratory Birds

 

Nalabana Wildlife Sanctuary is located within Chilika Lake in Odisha.

It is particularly famous as a wintering ground for large numbers of migratory birds.

Nalabana is an island that becomes prominent during the dry season as water levels recede.

It forms an important part of the ecological system of Chilika Lagoon, a Ramsar wetland.

Key Pointers

  • State → Odisha

  • Location → Chilika Lake

  • Type → Island wildlife sanctuary.

  • Famous for → Migratory birds.

  • Chilika → Ramsar Wetland.

  • Important species → Flamingos, ducks, waders and other waterbirds.