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GBWC 2010 (Global Bird Watchers Conference) ends - Jamnagar

GBWC 2010 (Global Bird Watchers Conference) end

Three day long Global Bird Watchers Conference ended on Friday with Narara hiking and Pirotan excursion, foreigners were excited to see diversified flora and fauna of the Gujarat state and especially of Jamnagar. Bird watchers from far west and Europe were thrilled to see that excellent marine biology exists just beside a well maintained aquatic bird reserve Khijadia.

Khijadia was main attraction of the conference, around 400 visitors spotted more then 180 species of birds in Khijadia, many writers and bloggers commented appreciation for this wonderful place.

Conference also displayed many research papers and documents from many bird experts.

CM Narendra Modi, Tourism Minister Jai Narayan Vyas and Jam Sahib Shri ShatruShalyaji promised to declare early winter period a Bird Watching season from next year onwards to boost eco tourism.

Global Bird Watcher's Conference 2010 - Started Jamnagar

Global Bird Watcher's Conference - Started

Tourism Minister Jay Narayan Vyas inaugurated the Global Bird Watcher's Conference here in Jamnagar yesterday.

Global Bird Wacther's Conference - 2010 was inaugurated at Town hall and many district dignities were present during the inauguration. This includes Jam Sahib Jam Shatru Shalya Sinh ji who is an avid nature lover and a major figure in protecting and nourishing Khijadia as a National Bird Sanctury.

This conference will be held each year; this conference is already a roaring success with around 100 delegates participating outside India. Jamnagar is host to some 400 delegates worldwide for the bird watching conference; major foreign participation is from places like China, Russia, Philippines, UK and Western Russia. The list also includes big names in bird watching like Ben King who owns a bird watching tour company.

Global Bird Watcher’s Conference 2010 Jamnagar

Global Bird Watcher’s Conference 2010 Jamnagar (www.gbwc2010.org)

Khijadia Bird Sanctuary is a unique wetland area with sea water on one side and fresh water on one side. This area which is about 12 km from Jamnagar (Gujarat), was declared as a Sanctuary on 6th November 1982. Before independence, a check dam had been built for storing the waters of the Ruparen river just near the sea, so gradually over the years with fresh water of the rain and river on one side and salt water of the sea on the other side, a unique area came up where both varieties of vegetation came up, gradually, birds and animals also started flocking and roosting here.

The area of this Sanctuary is 605 Hectares. There are 3 Watch Tower for bird watchers, as well as inspection paths leading deep into the foliage There are also provisions for Paddle boats, in the main as well as the Jamnbuda watch tower area.

One can find both types of sea and shore birds. Watching the arrival of the Cranes during sunset for roosting is a fantastic experience.

Some of the notable birds found here are Black Ibis, Black-winged Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Great Thick-knee, Common Greenshank, Grey Francolin, Imperial Eagle, Indian Pond Heron, Little Tern, Black-tailed Godwit, Comb Duck, Common Crane, Common Teal, Dunlin, Garganey, Marsh Harrier, Northern Pintail, Shoveler, Eurasian Wigeon, Pale Harrier, Demoiselle Crane, Sanderling and Darters.

The other wild life found here are Blue Bulls, Jackal, Wolf, Jungle Cat, Mongoose, Rabbits, Cobra, etc.

Water Reservoirs around Jamnagar: The dams around Jamnagar like Vijarkhi Dam, Ranjit Sagar Dam, Sasoi Dam, Sinhan dam are also wonderful spots for bird watching. Early morning as well as evening times are great for watching birds. These places are also very popular picnic spots for the local people.

Charakhala Salt Pans: The Charakhala salt pan area on the way to Dwarka is a place where there are a lot flamingos, pelicans, Grebes, ducks, terns, etc. The best times for visiting are the early morning and the evenings where one can see flocks of as big as thousands of birds at one time.

Narara Island: This island is the most accessible island in the Gulf of Kutch. One just has to drive down to it. Here one should reach just before the tide starts, when the tide comes in, it brings the birds closer to land, making it easier for the bird watchers to watch from quite close. The star here is the Crab Plover. All types of waders can be found here.

Pirotan Island: One of the islands in the 42 islands of the gulf of kutch which is famous for its corals and beaches and also a popular spot for bird lovers. The island has a light house and one can find as many wader birds. Overnight stay here can yield a fantastic birding experience.

Lakhota Lake: This lake has about 75 species of birds. Walking in the early mornings especially in the winter months & sitting under the beautiful domes allows you to experience nature with the birds.

Bird watchers meet at Jamnagar's Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Read more: Global bird watchers meet at Jamnagar's Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

Ornithologists, bird watchers and travel writers from over 25 countries are likely to take part in the three-day Global Bird Watchers' Conference, 2010, being organised by Gujarat government at Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar district from November 25.

"Khijadiya is the biggest bird sanctuary in Gujarat. At least 257 types of migratory birds visit the 600 acre bird sanctuary in Jamnagar," Jamnagar Marine National Park.

Marine National Park Camp

Marine National Park Camp

Jamnagar Marine National Park authority will be hosting a nature camp starting Nov - 10, This camp will continue till Jan-11.

As per Marine National park incharge Mr. Sata , this form is available at Marine National Park Office near Nagnath gate.

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Ref : JamnagarNews.blogspot.com

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