Flamingos give a miss to Ajmer lakes for 3rd time

AJMER: In the last three years, migratory birds like flamingoes have shifted their winter abode from the lakes of Ajmer. Even in the last days of December no Siberian birds are dwelling in the Anasagar Lake here. To provide facilities to these birds at Anasagar, the Ajmer Development Authority (ADA) has started the Natural Wooden Log Platforms Project.

There was a time when Anasagar was the main centre for flamingos which especially come to this place from China, Magnolia and also from the Rann of Kutch. "They not only stayed here for winters but made their nests on the trees of Baradari and lay eggs," said a bird watcher.

Besides flamingos there were black tail duck, cranes and Siberian ducks that added to the scenic beauty of the lake. But since last three years these birds are not seen here though there is good amount of water in Anasagar. "There are only water hens and local black ducks that are seen swimming in the lake," he added.

The Bird Conservation Society showed concern on the changing route of these migratory birds as they changed their winter stay to nearby cities like Udaipur, Kota and even Jaipur. "Coming of migratory birds is the set ecology of this place and there was a time when dozens of flocks of flamingos were seen at Anasagar and even in the lakes of Bijaynagar, Jawaja and Pushkar," said Mahendra Vikram Singh, president of the society.

Sources said that because of the encroachment of wetland of Anasagar these birds do not get food here in Ajmer. "These birds need muddy water where they can catch fish and also bushes around the water body to make nests and lay eggs. At present, Anasagar has about 9 feet of water but favourable surroundings for these birds are missing," bird watcher said.

To attract these birds again here, ADA has started a project of wooden logs floating on the water. "These logs float on water on which birds could sit and look for food, even these wooden logs will get algae which most birds eat," said an ADA official.

But critics say that without wetlands and catchment area around the lake it will not be possible for migratory birds to return to their original place. Even the district administration has sanctioned fish catching in the lake and, therefore, there isn't enough food available for migratory birds.

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