Sambhar Lake is witnessing an extraordinary influx of migratory birds this winter — a rise of nearly 40% compared to last year.
About Sambhar Lake:
Location: It is the largest saltwater lake located in the districts of Nagaur and Jaipur in
This saline wetland is elliptical in shape, with a length of 35.5 km and a breadth varying between 3 km and 11 km.
It covers an area in excess of 200 sq.km., surrounded onall sides by the Aravalli hills.
The water from two major ephemeral streams, namely Mendha and Runpangarh, along with numerous rivulets and surface runoff feed the lake.
It was designated as a Ramsar site in the year 1990.
Salt Production: It is known for the production of brine/salt and also houses one of the largest salt manufacturing units in the country.
Several migrating birds visit the waterbody during the winter.
Fauna: It is the most important wintering area for flamingoes (both Phoniconaias minor and Phoenicopterus roseus) in India outside the Rann of Kachchh.
Other migratory species like pelicans, common shelduck, redshank, and common sandpiper, black-winged stilt, Kentish plover, and Ringed plover, Ruff, and Sociable lapwing are also found here.
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