Birdwatchers throng at the Indian Birding Fair at Jaipurrsquos Man Sagar Lake

Jaipur | Thursday | 7th February, 2019

Summary:

Man Sagar Lake, home to some exotic birds witnessed a dazzling sight for many bird lovers on Thursday morning. To spot variety of rare species of birds that nest at the embankment area of the lake in winters, the 22nd edition of the ‘Indian Birding Fair’ turned out to be a great opportunity. Organised by Tourism and Wildlife Society of India , the Man Sagar Lake is a hot-spot with variety of migratory birds being spotted here.Around 1500 students from as many as 15 schools and 3 colleges of Jaipur participated in it. Some of these birds include Black-Winged Stilt, Red-Wattle Lapwing, Jerdon's Courser, Spoon-Billed Sandpiper, Small Pratincole, Little Ringed Plover, among others.” We have always worked towards the preservation of endangered species and threatened habitats.”Harsha Vardhan, honorary secretary said, “The fair is campaigning for the conservation of as many as 84 species of wader birds found in the Indian subcontinent..