Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, consisting primarily of a 120.82-square-kilometre (46.65 sq mi) lake and ambient marshes, is situated about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad near Sanand Village, in the Gujarat state of India. Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring, it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India. It was declared a bird sanctuary in April 1969.[2]
The lake attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbors a variety of plants and animals. Besides a few mammalian species including the endangered wild ass and the black buck, its migratory bird population includes rosy pelicans, flamingoes, white storks, brahminy ducks and herons. Thousands of migratory waterfowl flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian monsoon season. The shallow area and ponds on the outer fringes of the lake attract the wading birds that feed in the shallow waters. Millions of birds visit the bird sanctuary in winter and spring. It harbors over 250 species of wetland birds. Winter migrants from the north including purple moorhen, pelicans, lesser flamingos and greater flamingos, white storks, four species of bitterns, crakes, grebes, brahminy ducks(Ruddy shelduck) and herons visit Nal Sarovar. Between November and February, the lake is home to vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds. Ducks, geese, pelicans and flamingos are best seen early in the morning and in the evening and the sanctuary is best visited as a day excursion by personal vehicle, taxi, as buses are infrequent and there is no convenient accommodation. Vehicles are available from parking to the lake site which is approx 1 km.[citation needed]
Hours for visiting the lake are 6 am to 5:30 pm. There is an entry fee per visitor and camera, however for boating one needs to negotiate with the local boatmen, though prescribed rates are mentioned at the gate. The best time to reach there is just before sunrise as the lake is calm and quiet and flock of birds waiting for their regular food. The water in the lake is about 4 feet deep.
Migrating Aamin bhai shepherds populate the islands of the lake and on the banks are the Padhars, who are folk dancers, artisans and boatmen. One can hire country boats on the lake for bird viewing, and picnic at shacks the on the islands.[citation needed]
The interpretation center, Abhiruchi Kendra, was developed at a cost of Rs. 42 lakhs including Rs. 15 lakhs for kiosks. So far 225 types of birds are recorded in Nal Sarovar area. 140 of them are water-birds and 70 of them are migratory. Out of these 70, only 25 to 30 are easily observed by the visitors and tourists. The interpretation center focuses on these 30 species. Some of the species are flamingo, pelican, egret, heron, ducks, cormorant, crane. Migratory birds' travel distance, place of origin, cross-section prototype of Nal Sarovar’s under water life are exhibited in the center. A reverse osmosis plant is also set up to offer pure drinking water to visitors.[3]
^New Nal Sarovar interpretation center is now open
^; By Sajid Shaikh, TNN, 17 February 2002, Times of India
^Ramsar designation of IBA lacking (159 IBAs); Important Bird Areas and potential Ramsar Sites in Asia – India 2009-01-03 at the Wayback Machine; 31 August 2005; birdlife.org
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Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary
Official websites: Forests & Environment Department; State Government of Gujarat, India
March 09, 2023
sarovar, bird, sanctuary, consisting, primarily, square, kilometre, lake, ambient, marshes, situated, about, west, ahmedabad, near, sanand, village, gujarat, state, india, mainly, inhabited, migratory, birds, winter, spring, largest, wetland, bird, sanctuary, . Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary consisting primarily of a 120 82 square kilometre 46 65 sq mi lake and ambient marshes is situated about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad near Sanand Village in the Gujarat state of India Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat and one of the largest in India It was declared a bird sanctuary in April 1969 2 Nal Sarovar Bird SanctuaryShow map of GujaratShow map of IndiaLocationSanand Village Gujrat IndiaCoordinates22 46 N 72 02 E 22 767 N 72 033 E 22 767 72 033 Coordinates 22 46 N 72 02 E 22 767 N 72 033 E 22 767 72 033Area0 120 km2Ramsar WetlandOfficial nameNalsarovarDesignated24 September 2012Reference no 2078 1 Map Map location Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Boats leave at sunrise to go bird watching Merops orientalis at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary The lake attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter and harbors a variety of plants and animals Besides a few mammalian species including the endangered wild ass and the black buck its migratory bird population includes rosy pelicans flamingoes white storks brahminy ducks and herons Thousands of migratory waterfowl flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian monsoon season The shallow area and ponds on the outer fringes of the lake attract the wading birds that feed in the shallow waters Millions of birds visit the bird sanctuary in winter and spring It harbors over 250 species of wetland birds Winter migrants from the north including purple moorhen pelicans lesser flamingos and greater flamingos white storks four species of bitterns crakes grebes brahminy ducks Ruddy shelduck and herons visit Nal Sarovar Between November and February the lake is home to vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds Ducks geese pelicans and flamingos are best seen early in the morning and in the evening and the sanctuary is best visited as a day excursion by personal vehicle taxi as buses are infrequent and there is no convenient accommodation Vehicles are available from parking to the lake site which is approx 1 km citation needed Hours for visiting the lake are 6 am to 5 30 pm There is an entry fee per visitor and camera however for boating one needs to negotiate with the local boatmen though prescribed rates are mentioned at the gate The best time to reach there is just before sunrise as the lake is calm and quiet and flock of birds waiting for their regular food The water in the lake is about 4 feet deep Migrating Aamin bhai shepherds populate the islands of the lake and on the banks are the Padhars who are folk dancers artisans and boatmen One can hire country boats on the lake for bird viewing and picnic at shacks the on the islands citation needed Contents 1 Interactive interpretation center 2 Declaration as Ramsar Convention site 3 See also 4 Notes 5 External linksInteractive interpretation center EditThe interpretation center Abhiruchi Kendra was developed at a cost of Rs 42 lakhs including Rs 15 lakhs for kiosks So far 225 types of birds are recorded in Nal Sarovar area 140 of them are water birds and 70 of them are migratory Out of these 70 only 25 to 30 are easily observed by the visitors and tourists The interpretation center focuses on these 30 species Some of the species are flamingo pelican egret heron ducks cormorant crane Migratory birds travel distance place of origin cross section prototype of Nal Sarovar s under water life are exhibited in the center A reverse osmosis plant is also set up to offer pure drinking water to visitors 3 Declaration as Ramsar Convention site EditIt was proposed as a Ramsar Convention site Wetland of International importance 4 5 Nalsarovar was declared as a Ramsar site on 24 September 2012 See also EditArid Forest Research Institute Narayan Sarovar SanctuaryNotes Edit Nanda Lake Ramsar Sites Information Service Retrieved 1 October 2022 Forest Environment Department Wildlife Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary gujenvfor gswan gov in Retrieved 2015 07 22 New Nal Sarovar interpretation center is now open Ramsar site status sought for Nal Sarovar By Sajid Shaikh TNN 17 February 2002 Times of India Ramsar designation of IBA lacking 159 IBAs Important Bird Areas and potential Ramsar Sites in Asia India Archived 2009 01 03 at the Wayback Machine 31 August 2005 birdlife orgExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary Official websites Forests amp Environment Department State Government of Gujarat India Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary amp oldid 1125540119, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
