Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- In a landmark initiative, the Odisha Forest Department has for the first time equipped two solar-powered GPS-GSM trackers to keep vigil on the movement of the migratory birds Flamingos. The trackers have been fitted with two large flamingo birds at Chilika on Saturday.

These magnificent birds are currently residing at Chilika lake, a renowned paradise for migratory birds, located on India's eastern coast. The endeavour aims to gain insights into the migratory routes and habits of these avian visitors.

The solar-powered trackers, a blend of GPS (Global Positioning System) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technology, are designed to relay real-time data. This advancement will provide the Forest Dep...