Noted journalists C Vanaja, writer Swarana Kilaru and photojournalist T. Srinivasa Reddy are publishing a coffee table book titled Birds of Mangalajodi – A Visitor’s Guide to the Bird Paradise of Chilika Lake featuring photographs by Dr. Srinivasa Rao Somanchi and his late wife Dr. Seetha Khambhampati, Friday 20224th April at Hydertha Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL
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On the northern edge of Chilika Lake Uri lies Mangalajodi, a wetland where the water meets the sky and the air trembles with the rush of wings. The vast freshwater ecosystem is one of the world’s most important waterfowl habitats and hosts nearly two million migratory birds each year, transforming the landscape into a living canvas of flight, color and sound.
This enduring magic finds eloquent expression in Birds of Mangalajodi, a photography volume released in Hyderabad on Friday (April 23, 2026). T. Srinivasa Reddy, Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, described the book as much more than just a collection of images: “Mangalajodi – A Photographic Journey into Avian Splendor is not just a book, it is an immersive visual experience that draws the reader into the tranquil and vibrant world of wetland birds.”
Published – 25 Apr 2026 03:40 IST
