Answer: Odisha
Notes: Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara, Odisha, is witnessing an early departure of migratory birds this winter. It spans 672 sq. km and is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem after the Sunderbans. The park consists of creeks, canals, backwaters, estuaries, and deltas, nourished by Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, and Patasala rivers. Proximity to the Bay of Bengal makes the soil saline, supporting tropical and subtropical species. It is Odisha’s second Ramsar site after Chilika Lake.
