🍃 TRIP TO GHARANA WETLAND

 Gharana wetland 

                     

Wetlands are an areas where water cover the soil,  or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time  during the year, including during the growing season. 

GHARANA WETLAND

Gharana wetland (meaning welcome home)  
It is the paradise of migratory bird therefore known as bird-watcher's paradise. 
Gharana wetland Conservation Reserve (GWCR)   is a semi-arid wetland adjacent to the agricultural area located in RS Pura sector near the international Border. The wetland is about 35km from the Jammu city. 
Gharana wetland fall in a region that has rich soil for Basmati production. 
entrance to wetland 

Gharana has been notified as Wetland Conservation Reserve under Wildlife Protection Act and also been designated as Important Bird Area(IBA).





Around 5,000 to 6,000 migratory birds of different species flock in the Gharana Wetland from the northern hemisphere during the winter every year. 

Over 50 species of the bar headed Geese, including some rare and endangerd species, every year fly a distance of more than 1000 miles over the Himalayas in a single day to reach Gharana for a hospitable habitat from freezing temperatures of Central Asia and other parts of the world. 

The birds which are counted among the world's highest flying species, include Siberian Hans, Keel, Grey Heron and little Grebe from New Zealand, America and Australia. 


Some other famous birds found in and around Gharana wetland reserve include Cattle egret, Black stork, northern pintail, rock pigeon, laughing dove, yellow wagtail,  red-vented bulbul etc. 

It is the only spot in Jammu to watch migratory birds of different species.   

  It took us an hour to reach our destination. When I visited the place, the birds had not yet all arrived. Somehow I have seen few birds namely grey Heron, Egret, Red-wattled lapwing,  House crow, and Bar-headed Geese so, I took some pictures of birds flying together. 

Wildlife official said not than 3,000 to 4,000 people, mostly school children, have visited the place to take a look at the bird. It is not only became a picnic  for the schoolchildren but also live education center for teaching them to love environment, protect and preserve it. 

This habitat provides sufficient space to migratory birds for roosting, resting and feeding of aquatic food in the water. Because of presence of Army pickets in the area in the area also provided good security to birds. 

These Wetland are not only home to birds but provide an excellent opportunity to the state government to develop them as eco-tourist destination for attracting National and International tourists. 





Bibliography:- All the sources are taken from internet and photos are captured by myself.

 
Jigmet Palkit 
Roll no - 26-MSZ-20
PG ZOOLOGY 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Visit to Gharana Wetland

Image
WETLANDS: Wetlands are defined as lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic eco-systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water.  Wetlands are considered to have unique ecological features which provide numerous products and services to humanity.  Ecosystem goods provided by the wetlands mainly include: water for irrigation; fisheries; non-timber forest products; water supply; and recreation.  Gharana wetland Reserve: Ghar-ana wetland (meaning Welcome home ) is paradise of migratory birds. Gharana wetland in R.S.Pura sector is located about 27 kms away from Jammu city, close to the International border with Pakistan.   It has been the winter destination for Siberian birds It is known as “the bird- watcher’s paradise” .  It has the land most suitable for Basmati cultivation and thus, called as the “city of white gold”.  Migratory birds in Gharana wetland : In the Gharana wetland more than 170...
Read more

Wular lake (largest freshwater lake)

Image
Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It is sited in Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River. The lake's size varies seasonally from 30 to 189 square kilometres.   Location Jammu and Kashmir ,  India Coordinates 34°20′N   74°36′E Type Freshwater  Lake Primary inflows Primary outflows Jhelum River Basin  countries India Max. length 16 km (9.9 mi) Max. width 9.6 km (6.0 mi) Surface area 30 to 189 km 2  (12 to 73 sq mi) Max. depth 14 m (46 ft) Surface elevation 1,580 m (5,180 ft) Islands Zainul Lank Settlements Bandipora  Wular Lake plays a significant role in the hydrographic system of the Kashmir Valley by acting as huge absorption basin for annual floodwater. The lake and its surrounding extensive marshes have an important natural wildlife.  Wular lake Wular Lake is a sustain...
Read more

An Educational visit to Gharana wetland

Image
  What are wetlands? Wetlands are transitional areas, sandwiched between permanently flooded deepwater  environments and well-drained uplands, where the water table is usually at or near the  surface or the land is covered by shallow water. They include mangroves, marshes  (salt, brackish, intermediate, and fresh), swamps, forested wetlands, bogs, wet prairies,  prairie potholes, and vernal pools. In general terms, wetlands are lands where saturation  👎with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the  types of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface. THE RAMSAR CONVENTION DEFINES WETLAND AS: "Areas of marshes,fen,peatland or water whether natural or artificial,permanent or temporary,with water that is static or flowing,fresh,brackish or salt including areas of  marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed 6 meters." IN ADDITION THE CONVENTION CONCLUDES THAT WETLAND...
Read more