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Nandur Madhmeshwar
Bird Sanctuary is located in Niphad Tehsil of Nashik district in Western
Maharashtra. A stone pick up weir was constructed in 1907-13 across the river
Godavari just below the confluence of Kodwa and Goadavari rivers at Nandur
Madhameshwar. The water level is always fluctuating in Nandur Madhameshwar Lake.
The water released from Gangapur and Darana water reservoirs is stored at Nandur
Madhameshwar and subsequently released from here through canals for irrigation.
Silts and organic matter that are carried away with water flow are accumulated
in the lake, due to which islands and shallow water ponds have been created.
This resulted in the biological enriched conditions by which aquatic vegetation
has been stabilised. Thus the site has turned into good wetland habitat aptly
described as 'Bharatpur Of Maharashtra".
Flora :
There are about 460 species of plants, out of which nearly 80 are aquatic plant
species. The trees that are found on the outskirts of the lake are Babul, Neem,
Tamarind, Jamun, Maharukh, Vilayati Chinch, Mango, Pangara, Nilgiri, etc. The
surrounding areas and partly submerged areas are intensively cultivated for
wheat, Jowar, Sugarcane, Vegetables etc.
Fauna :
Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary is a harbour for thousands of beautiful and
migratory birds. There are more than 230 species of birds, out of which 80 are
migratory species. The migratory birds found in this sanctuary are White Stork,
Glossy Ibis, Spoonbills, Flamigo, Goose Brahminy Duck, Pintails, Mallard, Wigeon,
Gargenery Shoveller, Pochardds, Cranes Shanks, Curlews, Pratincole Wagtails,
Godwits, Weavers, etc.
The resident birds include Black Ibis, Spot Bills, Teals, Little Grabe,
Cormorants, Egrets, Herons, Stork, Kites, Vultures, Buzzards, Harriers, Osprey,
Quails, Patridges, Eagles, Water Hens, Sand Pipe, Swifts, Grey hornbill,
Peafowl, etc |
