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JUNE 13 2017

Bird Watching by Feroz

One of the Best places to Visit in Jammu and KAshmir. The Kashmir is really Heaven on the Earth

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Hokersar

Hokersar Wetland in Kashmir is filled with the migratory birds who prey on fish and insects in this protected territory. Migratory birds start their annual sojourn here in early September and stay until mid-February or early March. Uptil now around 7 lack migratory birds of 13 different species have reached Hokersar reserve. The commonly seen birds include - Geese, Shovelers,

Narkara

The Narkara Wetland in Kashmir receives its water supply from Doodhganga catchment and is surrounded by the paddy cultivation and willow plantation areas. Due to heavy encroachments, the considerable amount of marshy area has been converted into the solid land masses. Narkara wetland is the favorite habitat site for a number of water fowl species like Grelag goose, Ruddy shelduck, Pintail, Common teal, Mallard, Gadwal, Wigeon, Shoveller and Tufted duck. As per the census data the population of migratory birds has reduced from lacks to only 3,275 birds in winter season.

Manibugh

Manibugh Wetland in Kashmir was managed for organized shooting from November/ December till April. However this practise has been stopped from past few years as protection to the wetland and flora/fauna is proposed by the wildlife authorities. This wetland is now characterised by low water levels since they are surrounded by cultivation areas which washes organic and inorganic constituents in wetland.

Chatlam

Chatlam Wetland in Kashmir was initially a game reserve, however now it is being maintained by the fishries and fish farms. It is a spring fed wetland. The shores of this wetland are elevated due to the deposits of fine grained sand and loam. Migratory fowls are majorly found in these areas.

Mirgund

Mirgund Wetland in Kashmir is a shallow temporary wetland. The water supply for this wetland is Sukhna Nallah and other channels that are used to irrigate the adjacent paddy fields. This wetland is being extensively used for harvesting fodder and grazing livestock. It has fluvial type of fresh water origin.

Hygam

Wetland of Hygam in Kashmir drains into Wular through Tarazoo. The main source of water for this wetland is Ningle Nallah and Babakul. This area is also used for hunter waterfowls.

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