Baripada: For long, migratory birds have been winter’s most reliable visitors in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha . From travelling thousands of miles and settling along the region’s waterbodies to seamlessly adapting to the local climate, these avian guests have been transforming reservoirs into vibrant ecological hotspots.

Each year for about three to four months, these birds adapt seamlessly to the local climate, feeding, breeding and blending with the seasonal rhythm.

Typically, with the onset of winter, waterbodies across the region turn into temporary homes for thousands of migratory birds. Some arrive in search of food, while others come to breed. But this winter, the skies are empty. Despite half the season having passed, the district’s signature waterbodies—Khadkhai, Bankabahal

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