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Location:
Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
Main Attraction: It's A Bird's Paradise
Best Time To Visit: October to February
Jayakwadi Bird
Sanctuary is situated in Aurangabad and Ahamadnagar district in
Marathawara region. The presence of the Nathsagar Lake in the sanctuary,
make the surrounding areas rich in aquatic flora and fauna.
Flora
The aquatic
vegetation included mainly the species of Chara, Spyrogyra, Hydrilla,
Potamogeton, Vallisneria etc. Argemone Maxicana and Ipomea Fistulosa are
found in the surrounding area. Nearby areas are agricultural irrigated
fields and the habitat has high potential and rich productivity of
aquatic flora and fauna.
Fauna
This area has
attracted many species of resident and migratory birds. Nearly 200
species of birds are in this area, which includes more than 70 species
of migratory birds out of which 45 major species are of international
migration. Some individual species of migratory birds are more than
15,000 in number. Notable amongst migratory birds are Cranes, Flamingos,
Brahmany Duck, Pochards Teals, Pintails, Wigeon, Shovellar, God Wit,
Shauces, Glossy Ibis, etc. It is a habitat for resting of local resident
birds. There are nearly 50 species of fishes also found in the area.
OTHER
ATTRACTIONS
"Sant
Gyaneshwar Udyan" spread in 124 hectares is set up on the line of
famous "Vrindavan Gardens" of Karnataka, "Pinjore
Gardens" of "Haryana" and "Shalimar Gardens" of
Kashmir. In the park area large number of many species of trees have
been planted.
"Nathsagar Lake" created nearly 25 years back in an extensive
water reservoir including 26 Island is shallow saucer type water body
with nearly 450-km long shoreline.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Nearest
airport is Aurangabad at 50-km from sanctuary.
Rail: Nearest railway station is Aurangabad at 50-km on South
Central Railway line.
Road: Jaikwadi is nearly 50-km from Aurangabad and 75-km from
Ahmadnagar, and both the towns are well connected with regular bus
services.
WHERE TO STAY
Rest Houses for
accommodation are available at Aurangabad and Paithan.
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