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Mangorves are salt tolerant, complex and dynamic
eco-system that occur in tropical and subtropical inter-tidal regions.
Bhitarkanika is one such location of rich, lush green vibrant
eco-system lying in the estuarine region of Brahmani- Baitarani in the
North-Eastern corner of Kendrapara district of Orissa, India. The area
is intersected by a network of creeks with Bay of Bengal on the East.
The alley between the meandering creeks and rivers, houses the second
largest viable mangrove eco-system of India. Its 672 sq.kms. of mangrove
forest & wetland, provides home to well over 215 species of birds
including winter migrants from central-Asia and Europe. Giant salt water
crocodiles and variety of other Wildlife inhabitate in this eco-system
which form Asia's one of the most spectacular Wildlife area.
BHITARKANIKA NATIONAL PARK
An area of 145 Sq.kms. have been notified as Bhitarkanika National Park
vide Notification No.19686/F & E dated 16.9.1998 of Forests &
Environment Department, Govt. of Orissa. It has much significance with
regard to ecological geomorphological and biological background which
includes mangrove forests, rivers, creeks, estuaries, back water,
accreted land and mud flats. Bhitarkanika National Park is the core area
of Bhitarkanika Sanctuary.
BHITARKANIKA SANCTUARY
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary was declared vide notification
No.6958/FF AH Dtd. 22.04.1975 over an area of 672 square kilometers.
The Sanctuary comprising Mangrove Forests meandering rivers, innumerable
criss-crossed tidal inundated creeks provide last refuge to the already
endangered salt water Crocodile (Crocodile Porosus).Besides
estuarine Crocodile, the Sanctuary is rich in avifauna mammalian and
reptilian population. Theses Mangrove forests are good habitat for King
Cobra, Indian Python and Water Monitor Lizard. A large number of water
birds visit Bagagahan heronry which is an area of approximately 4
hectare. within the Bhitarkanika Forest Block near Suajore creek from
the month of June to October. Most of the Birds are Asian open bill.
Egrets. Black Ibis, Cormorants, Darters & etc.
BHITARKANIKA RAMARSITE
During 2002 the Bhitarkanika mangroves having an area of 2672
sq-km. been declared as a ramsar site being a wetland of international
importance.(Coutsey :- bhitarkanika.org)
We carry out organised tours, study toors, help
in project preparation on Bhitarkanika and its habitats, mangrove
forests. We have a large experience on its flora and fauna. For more
details contact us by e-mail or by phone. |
