<strong>Bhubaneswar:</strong> In a significant move, the Odisha Forest Department has for the first time equipped two flamingos with solar-powered GPS-GSM trackers to monitor their movement. This initiative, announced by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) – Wildlife Prem Kumar Jha on Saturday, aims to track the migratory patterns of these magnificent birds. Prem Kumar Jha shared visuals of the flamingos on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “For the first time, a GPS-GSM solar-powered tracker was fitted on 2 Greater Flamingos at Nalabana, Chilika, by Odisha Wildlife Org & @wii_india led by Dr. Suresh Kumar. This will track movements and migration patterns of these majestic birds. #Chilika.” The trackers were fitted on two large flamingos at Chilika Lake on Saturday. Chilika, a renowned haven for migratory birds on India’s eastern coast, serves as a temporary home for the flamingos. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">For the first time, a GPS-GSM solar-powered tracker was fitted on 2 Greater Flamingo at Nalabana, Chilika, by Odisha Wildlife Org & <a href="https://twitter.com/wii_india?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wii_india</a> led by Dr. Suresh Kumar. This will track movements and migration pattern of these majestic birds. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chilika?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chilika</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ForestDeptt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ForestDeptt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CMO_Odisha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMO_Odisha</a> <a href="https://t.co/s1MvBJGA7a">pic.twitter.com/s1MvBJGA7a</a></p> — Prem Kumar Jha (@Prem_CWLWOdisha) <a href="https://twitter.com/Prem_CWLWOdisha/status/1877960931554070942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The primary goal of this project is to gain deeper insights into the migration routes and behaviors of these avian visitors. The solar-powered trackers combine GPS (Global Positioning System) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technology, offering real-time data transmission. This technology will enable the Forest Department to better understand the flamingos' travel routes and their destinations across India and beyond.
