| It has been estimated that around 9 lakh migratory birds visit this place in the winter season. White bellied sea eagles, graylag geese, purple moorhen, jacana, herons and flamingos are among the many species that migrate to Chilka lake bird sanctuary. Apart from birds, the animals like spotted dear, hyenas, blackbuck and golden jackal are also found at this place. Around 160 species of fish, crustaceans and other marine creatures, including the famous Chilka dolphin are found here. |