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Najafgarh drain bird sanctuary

Overview

•Najafgarh drain bird sanctuary and wetland ecosystem is composed of the wetland ecosystem and wildlife habitat on several kilometres of the Najafgarh drain (Delhi end of Sahibi River before it falls into Yamuna) which passes through southwest Delhi in India's capital territory.

Highlights

It includes the portion draining the depression or basin area that formed the once famous but now partially drained Najafgarh lake (Najafgarh jheel).
It is a refuge to thousands of migratory waterbirds every winter.
The winter months are the best time to visit it to see many flocks of wintering waterbirds.
It is currently classified as a Protected Forest.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

•The area came to be recognised as an important wildlife habitat after a local naturalist studying the area during 1986 to 1989 called attention to it, recommending it to be conserved as a bird sanctuary.
•After this, the Delhi wildlife department posted 16 guards in the area to control illegal bird hunters, including diplomats from various international embassies located in Delhi, India's capital.

Travel Tips

The winter months are the best time to visit it to see many flocks of wintering waterbirds.

Things to Do

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Najafgarh drain bird sanctuary and wetland ecosystem is composed of the wetland ecosystem and wildlife habitat on several kilometres of the Najafgarh drain (Delhi end of Sahibi River before it falls into Yamuna) which passes through southwest Delhi in India's capital territory.

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