मंगळवार, ३० नोव्हेंबर, २०१०
गुरुवार, १८ नोव्हेंबर, २०१०
बुधवार, १७ नोव्हेंबर, २०१०
मंगळवार, १६ नोव्हेंबर, २०१०
Mayani Bird Sanctuary
Mayani Bird Sanctuary
Mayani Bird Sanctuary is located in the Mayani (nearVaduj/Khatav) Satara district of Maharashtra state in India.Very Near from my home mhasurne only 12 Km.
Lots of migratory birds come here during winter. Flamingoes from Siberia come here in large numbers. Around 400 of them were reported in every year.
Other birds like the Northern Shoveller, Stork and Kingfisher are also found here. Other resident and migratory Bird species also noted during the winter season November -end of February. They are- Koot, Brahminy Ducks, Black Ibis, Painted storks,Common Spoon bills etc. The nestings of storks are also observed near lake. The greater & lesser flamingoes are the regular winter visitors to this place.The Flamingo species are observed feeding in shallow water. They mainly feed on insects, small fishes, crabs & the important one is there is growth of aquatic plant species Otolisa species in shallow water. The flamingoes are observed to feed these as a food.Mayani Bird Sanctuary is studied as a typical wetland ecosystem which is rich in flora & fauna. Some efforts have been taken for conservaion of natural forest near lake. This region is mainly under draught condition.some plots have been alloted to local farmers; in dam during summer when all of water dries off. Some medicinal plants, Cactus are also planted nearby the lake.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit is during November To January mosty winter.
How To Reach
Air station : Kolhapur / Pune airport is the closest airport to Sanctuary.
Rail Station : Satara/Karad is the nearest rail junction from Sanctuary.
Road : Satara is very well linked with in the city and with its boundary districts.
(From Pune five hrs journy by road, From Karad 45 km One hour journy)Facts & Figures
Area :- 67Sq KmLocation :- Mayani /Vaduj(Khatav)/Satara /Maharashtra(India)
