Sultanpur Jheel Bird Sanctuary
Under threat from the State Tourism . Department's tourist complex which both
pollutes the lake.Three quarter of the total area is marshy and the rest under
babul ( Acacia spp ) trees.Within the lake about 30 artificial islands were
planted with babul in 1979 and these have become breeding areas for egrets,
cormorants, ibises and herons. There Few local breeding birds, but the main
attractions are the migratory birds who come in large numbers during late October
and November.
General Information :
Location :
30 miles 48 km ) from Delhi.
Size :
The lake is less than a square mile in area ( 298 acres ) and a large buffer
area need to be created.
Best time to Visit :
November to February.
Sultanpur Jheel Bird Sanctuary, Wildlife Sanctuaries
in India
