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BHUBANESWAR: Migratory birds have started thronging Odisha's Chilika Lake , the country's largest brackish water lagoon.The forest department officials here are expecting the numbers to increase manifold in the next few weeks. "We have set up 19 temporary bird protection camps at Nalabana sanctuary and its adjacent areas. Approximately around two lakh birds have been sighted so far. "Recurrent rainfall led to submergence of high patches and vegetation areas of the lake, which probably prompted the birds to delay their landing," the forest officer said.Dash said the forest department has made elaborate preparations to provide protection to the migratory birds. "Their arrival started early this month..