The recent Asian Waterbird Census conducted in the Saman Bird sanctuary revealed that there has been a decline in the number of migratory bird species from North Asia and Central Asia.

 

About the ‘Saman Bird Sanctuary’

  • The Saman Bird Sanctuary in the Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh is a seasonal oxbow lake on the Ganges floodplain.
  • It is designated as Ramasar wetland in 2019.
  • It is heavily reliant on the arrival of the south-westerly monsoon in July and August, which provides the vast majority of annual rainfall.
  • The Sanctuary regularly provides refuge to over 50,000 waterbirds.
  • It is an important wintering site for many migrating birds including the greylag goose (Anser anser), with over 1% of the South Asian population present during winter.
  • Vulnerable species including the sarus crane and greater spotted eagle are also found in this wetland.