Bhubaneswar, Dec, 20: Bird census will begin from January 6. The census will be conducted at Chilika, Nalabana, Mangalajodi, Hirakud, and Nandankanan. Information shared by Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia. “Support of the Tourism Department will also be taken during the census”. “Measures will be taken for bird conservation, including construction of modern watchtowers and enclosures” . “Strict surveillance will be maintained to curb the activities of poachers,” said the Minister.