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Overview
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary was designated as such in 1982. In 2010, an International Bird Watcher's Conference was held here.
It has a unique habitat in that it's a wetland with fresh water on one side while there is saltwater on the other side.
Area wise it's not large only encompassing 8 km/5 miles, but within that, there are 3 watchtowers that enable the visitor to find both sea and shorebirds. A moment not to miss is said to be the arrival of Cranes coming to roost at sunset.
But in more recent times, there have been reports of the area being turned into more of a picnic area with benches, etc. at the expense of loss of habitat and the resulting impact on birding. How that will play out in the future remains to be seen. [3][4]
Birds
Notable Species
Khijadiya has had, according to Avibase[1], only 51 species reported as having been sighted with 2 globally threatened species. The Rufous-tailed Lark has been reported here as an endemic to the country/region.
While eBird, on the other hand, records 311 species reported as having been sighted. But recently sighted species, according to their posted data, appears to have been confined to a few people reporting multiple species. [1][2]
Rarities
As of 31 October 2020, none have been noted for this location.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Knob-billed Duck, Greater Flamingo, Eared Grebe, Laughing Dove, Eurasian Coot, Common Crane, Pied Avocet, Greater Sand Plover, Temminck's Stint, Great Cormorant, Glossy Ibis, Eurasian Marsh-Harrier, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Indian Paradise-Flycatcher, Isabelline Shrike, Sand Lark, Red-rumped Swallow, White-eared Bulbul]], Rosy Starling, Desert Wheatear, Indian Silverbill
Other Wildlife
In addition to birds, a visitor here could see jackals, cat species, wolves, blue bulls, mongoose and certain reptiles. [3]
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
Consult a trusted travel professional for specific, up-to-date information regarding travel to this area, as well as available amenities and transportation after arrival.
Contact Details
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References
- Lepage D. (2020) Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Bird Checklist - Avibase - Bird Checklists of the World. Retrieved 31 October 2020
- eBird – Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary - https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2136331?yr=all&m=&rank=hc&hs_sortBy=date&hs_o=desc
- Gujarat Expert – Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary - https://www.gujaratexpert.com/khijadiya-bird-sanctuary/
- Wild Gujarat - https://www.wildgujarat.in/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 8 February 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Khijadiya_Bird_Sanctuary
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