Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary: Study
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary has recorded over five lakh birds across 200 species in its latest census, a sharp 21% jump from 4.12 lakh in 2024, largely due to the absence of boating, reduced tourist movement, and minimal noise pollution over the past two years.
- It is located in Gujarat.
- Nal Sarovar literally translates to ‘Tap Lake’.
- It is declared as a Ramsar site.
- The common aquatic plants are Cyperus sp., Scirpus sp., Typha ungustata, Eleocharis palustris, Ruppia, Potamogeton, Vallisnaria, Naias, Chara, etc.
- It also includes locally famous ‘pilu’ trees which harbor a red berry type edible fruit.
- It is home to various species of birds, including migratory birds that travel from places as far away as Europe and Siberia.
- Apart from these, typical species like pelicans, ducks, herons, and storks can be found easily.
