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Two day census of birds start at Nal Sarovar

Two day census of birds start at Nal Sarovar

A two day census for Nal Sarovar has started from Friday. In 2012, around 2 lakh birds were recorded.
Officials said the department plans to consider including birds in the vicinity, which may bring the number close to the count of 2016. In 2016, then there were a little over 3 lakh birds counted.

migratory birds come to nal sarovar lake
migratory birds come to nal sarovar lake

the lake has five feet of water, which is too high for birds. The ideal water depth for most birds, including flamingos, is about two feet. Over the years, Nalsarovar has become much deeper due to seepage of water from irrigation canals, say birders and ornithologists who are part of the census They say that there has been a drastic fall in the number of flamingos and other migratory birds at Nal Sarovar in recent years. In 2008, the flamingo population was estimated to be 11,580 which has registered a sharp decline and in 2016 there were only 3,859 flamingos recorded. This year too, the number may register a fall. The Nal Sarovar census is held every two years by the forest department. Officials said the high water level has resulted in more birds at the Bjaskarpura dam and at the small ponds at Charal and other villages.

nal sarovar famous tourist site
nal sarovar famous tourist site

During winter migratory Birds travel some 3500 kms from its nesting ground in Central Europe to spend the winter at Nalsarovar in Gujarat.

bird counting at nal sarovar
bird counting at nal sarovar

Today Collector Ahmedabad has decided to organise bird safari in the district town of NalSarovar, a famous bird sanctuary of Gujarat. To attract bird watchers both professionals and amateurs .

migratory birds at nal sarovar
migratory birds at nal sarovar

NalSarovar is the largest bird sanctuary in the country. It has been identified as one of fifteen important wetland of India by the national committee on wetlands for intensive conservation.

There are other tourist attractions like tent facility for accomodation, boating, bird watching, best bird film, photo gallery, entertainment, bonefire activity at night, food, shopping a unique theme pavillion giving information about migratory birds to Nal Sarovar. Talk with bird experts and availabity of guide.