Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary
Bird sanctuary in India
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Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary is located at Niphad Tehsil of Nashik District, known as the Bharatpur[2] of Maharashtra.
Area100.12 km2 (38.66 sq mi)
Established1986
Official name
Nandur Madhameshwar| Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary | |||||||||||
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |||||||||||
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 Interactive map of Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary | |||||||||||
| Area | 100.12 km2 (38.66 sq mi) | ||||||||||
| Established | 1986 | ||||||||||
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It is designated as Ramsar site and it's a Maharashtra's first Ramsar site.[1]
A stone pickup is constructed across river Godavari at Nandur Madhmeshwar.[3] This resulted into the formation of rich environment for biological diversity. Many species of plants like Babul, Tamarind, Neem, Jamun, Vilayati, Maharukh, Pangara, Mango, Eucalyptus, are found here, also some aquatic plant species are available.[4][5]
Gallery
Marsh Harrier Female Hovering
Wetland of Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary, India
Eurasian Wigeon Pair
