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{{Short description|Bird sanctuary in India}} | |||
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| name | | name = Karnala Bird Sanctuary | ||
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| iucn_category | | iucn_category = IV | ||
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| | | image_caption = The Karnala fort pinnacle, around which the sanctuary is located | ||
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| location = [[Panvel]] taluka, [[Raigad District]], Maharashtra, India | |||
| nearest_city = [[Panvel]] and [[Khopoli]] | |||
| coordinates = {{coord|18|54|31|N|73|6|9|E|display=inline, title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|18|54|31|N|73|6|9|E|display=inline, title}} | ||
| area_km2 | | area_km2 = 446 | ||
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| governing_body | | governing_body = Maharashtra State Forest Department | ||
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The '''Karnala Bird Sanctuary''' is located in [[Panvel]] Taluka of [[Raigad District]], outside [[Mumbai]], [[India]] near [[Matheran]] and [[Karjat]].<ref>Visit Karnala | The '''Karnala Bird Sanctuary''' is located in [[Panvel]] Taluka of [[Raigad District]], outside [[Mumbai]], [[India]] near [[Matheran]] and [[Karjat]].It is the first bird sanctuary in Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Quick Getaways: Visit the Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Maharashtra for an exotic experience |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/travel/quick-getaways-visit-the-karnala-bird-sanctuary-in-maharashtra-for-an-exotic-experience/articleshow/52760065.cms |access-date=2022-12-13}}</ref> The sanctuary is quite small with an area of 12.11 square kilometres but is, along with the [[Sanjay Gandhi National Park]] and [[Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary]], one of the few sanctuaries to be within reach of the city of [[Mumbai]]. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
The sanctuary is centered on the historic [[Karnala Fort]] and lies just off the [[Mumbai]]-[[Pune]] national highway to [[Goa]]. It is located 12 km from [[Panvel]]. The nearest | The sanctuary is centered on the historic [[Karnala Fort]] and lies just off the [[Mumbai]]-[[Pune]] national highway to [[Goa]]. It is located 12 km from [[Panvel]]. The nearest railhead is [[Panvel]]. Regular buses at an interval of 30 minutes are available from Panvel Bus Stand from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. The sanctuary is open for visitors from 7am to 3pm. There are many hotels and resorts located near the sanctuary. There are two government rest houses inside the sanctuary area. | ||
==About== | ==About== | ||
The bird sanctuary is a popular destination for bird-watchers and [[hikers]] in the Mumbai area.<ref>Visiting Karnala Bird Sanctuary:https://www.headlinesoftoday.com/topic/visiting-karnala-bird-sanctuary.html</ref> The sanctuary is home to over 222 species birds of which 161 are resident species, 46 are winter [[Migratory bird|migrant species]], three are breeding migrants, seven species are passage migrants and five species are vagrant.<ref name="auto">[[:File:Birds of Karnala Bird Sanctuary, District Raigad, Maharashtra.pdf|Checklist of birds of Karnala Bird Sanctuary, District Raigad, Maharashtra published in Newsletter for Birdwatchers]]</ref> Following eight species endemic to [[Western Ghats]] has been found in Karnala: [[Grey-fronted Green-pigeon]] (Treron affinis), [[Nilgiri Woodpigeon]] (Columba elphinstonii), [[Blue-winged parakeet|Malabar (Blue-winged) Parakeet]] (Psittacula columboides), [[Malabar Grey Hornbill]] (Ocyceros griseus), [[White-cheeked Barbet]] (Megalaima viridis), [[Malabar Lark]] (Galerida malabarica), Small Sunbird ([[Leptocoma minima]]) and Vigor's Sunbird ([[Aethopyga vigorsii]]) | The bird sanctuary is a popular destination for bird-watchers and [[hikers]] in the Mumbai area.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |last2= |date=2019-04-24 |title=Visiting Karnala Bird Sanctuary - Headlines of Today |url=https://www.headlinesoftoday.com/topic/visiting-karnala-bird-sanctuary.html |access-date=2022-12-13 |language=en-US |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119081846/https://www.headlinesoftoday.com/topic/visiting-karnala-bird-sanctuary.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The sanctuary is home to over 222 species birds of which 161 are resident species, 46 are winter [[Migratory bird|migrant species]], three are breeding migrants, seven species are passage migrants and five species are vagrant.<ref name="auto">[[:File:Birds of Karnala Bird Sanctuary, District Raigad, Maharashtra.pdf|Checklist of birds of Karnala Bird Sanctuary, District Raigad, Maharashtra published in Newsletter for Birdwatchers]]</ref> Following eight species endemic to [[Western Ghats]] has been found in Karnala: [[Grey-fronted Green-pigeon]] (Treron affinis), [[Nilgiri Woodpigeon]] (Columba elphinstonii), [[Blue-winged parakeet|Malabar (Blue-winged) Parakeet]] (Psittacula columboides), [[Malabar Grey Hornbill]] (Ocyceros griseus), [[White-cheeked Barbet]] (Megalaima viridis), [[Malabar Lark]] (Galerida malabarica), Small Sunbird ([[Leptocoma minima]]) and Vigor's Sunbird ([[Aethopyga vigorsii]]).<ref name="auto"/> | ||
.<ref name="auto"/> | Five rare birds, the [[ashy minivet]], [[three-toed kingfisher]], [[Malabar trogon]], [[Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides)]], and [[Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii)]] have been sighted here.<ref name="auto"/> The Sanctuary is also an [[Important Bird Area]] (IBA) satisfying A1 (Globally threatened species) and A2 (Restricted-range species) criteria.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas in India Priority sites for conservation. Vol 1 & 2|publisher=Bombay Natural History Society, BirdLife International & RSPB, UK|year=2016|isbn=978-93-84678-02-9|pages=1284–1287}}</ref> The sanctuary is also home to 114 species of butterflies.<ref>[[:File:Butterflies of Karnala Bird Sanctuary Kasambe BIONOTES 2016.pdf|thumb|Butterflies of Karnala Bird Sanctuary Kasambe BIONOTES 2016]]</ref> | ||
Five rare birds, the [[ashy minivet]], [[three-toed kingfisher]], [[Malabar trogon]], [[Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides)]], and [[Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii)]] have been sighted here | |||
.<ref name="auto"/> The Sanctuary is also an [[Important Bird Area]] (IBA) satisfying A1 (Globally threatened species) and A2 (Restricted-range species) criteria.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas in India Priority sites for conservation. Vol 1 & 2|publisher=Bombay Natural History Society, BirdLife International & RSPB, UK|year=2016|isbn=978-93-84678-02-9|pages=1284–1287}}</ref> The sanctuary is also home to 114 species of butterflies.<ref>[[:File:Butterflies of Karnala Bird Sanctuary Kasambe BIONOTES 2016.pdf|thumb|Butterflies of Karnala Bird Sanctuary Kasambe BIONOTES 2016]]</ref> | |||
The [[Karnala fort]] is located on the top of the hill in the sanctuary. It is about 1hr. medium hard trek to Karnala fort. | The [[Karnala fort]] is located on the top of the hill in the sanctuary. It is about 1hr. medium hard trek to Karnala fort. | ||
There was a sighting of a [[leopard]] at Karnala.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-leopard-sighted-at-karnala-sanctuary-2195616|title=Leopard sighted at Karnala sanctuary|first=Virat A.|last=Singh|date=30 March 2016|website=DNA India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite | There was a sighting of a [[leopard]] at Karnala.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-leopard-sighted-at-karnala-sanctuary-2195616|title=Leopard sighted at Karnala sanctuary|first=Virat A.|last=Singh|date=30 March 2016|website=DNA India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/trekkers-villagers-on-alert-due-to-leopard-sighting-near-karnala-sanctuary/articleshow/51622133.cms|title=Trekkers, villagers on alert due to leopard sighting near Karnala sanctuary | Mumbai News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=30 March 2016 }}</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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File:Karnala bird santuary 1.jpg|Sanctuary | File:Karnala bird santuary 1.jpg|Sanctuary | ||
File:Karnala bird santuary 2.jpg|Bird view tower | File:Karnala bird santuary 2.jpg|Bird view tower | ||
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[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of the Western Ghats]] | [[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of the Western Ghats]] | ||
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:Bird sanctuaries of Maharashtra]] | |||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Raigad district]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Raigad district]] | ||
[[Category:Protected areas with year of establishment missing]] | [[Category:Protected areas with year of establishment missing]] | ||
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| Karnala Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | Panvel taluka, Raigad District, Maharashtra, India |
| Nearest city | Panvel and Khopoli |
| Coordinates | 18°54′31″N 73°6′9″E / 18.90861°N 73.10250°E |
| Area | 446 km2 (172 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Maharashtra State Forest Department |
The Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located in Panvel Taluka of Raigad District, outside Mumbai, India near Matheran and Karjat.It is the first bird sanctuary in Maharashtra.[1] The sanctuary is quite small with an area of 12.11 square kilometres but is, along with the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the few sanctuaries to be within reach of the city of Mumbai.
Location[edit | edit source]
The sanctuary is centered on the historic Karnala Fort and lies just off the Mumbai-Pune national highway to Goa. It is located 12 km from Panvel. The nearest railhead is Panvel. Regular buses at an interval of 30 minutes are available from Panvel Bus Stand from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. The sanctuary is open for visitors from 7am to 3pm. There are many hotels and resorts located near the sanctuary. There are two government rest houses inside the sanctuary area.
About[edit | edit source]
The bird sanctuary is a popular destination for bird-watchers and hikers in the Mumbai area.[2] The sanctuary is home to over 222 species birds of which 161 are resident species, 46 are winter migrant species, three are breeding migrants, seven species are passage migrants and five species are vagrant.[3] Following eight species endemic to Western Ghats has been found in Karnala: Grey-fronted Green-pigeon (Treron affinis), Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii), Malabar (Blue-winged) Parakeet (Psittacula columboides), Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseus), White-cheeked Barbet (Megalaima viridis), Malabar Lark (Galerida malabarica), Small Sunbird (Leptocoma minima) and Vigor's Sunbird (Aethopyga vigorsii).[3] Five rare birds, the ashy minivet, three-toed kingfisher, Malabar trogon, Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides), and Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii) have been sighted here.[3] The Sanctuary is also an Important Bird Area (IBA) satisfying A1 (Globally threatened species) and A2 (Restricted-range species) criteria.[4] The sanctuary is also home to 114 species of butterflies.[5]
The Karnala fort is located on the top of the hill in the sanctuary. It is about 1hr. medium hard trek to Karnala fort.
There was a sighting of a leopard at Karnala.[6][7]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Sanctuary -
Bird view tower -
Forest from the top of fort
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Quick Getaways: Visit the Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Maharashtra for an exotic experience". The Economic Times. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ↑ "Visiting Karnala Bird Sanctuary - Headlines of Today". 24 April 2019. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Checklist of birds of Karnala Bird Sanctuary, District Raigad, Maharashtra published in Newsletter for Birdwatchers
- ↑ Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas in India Priority sites for conservation. Vol 1 & 2. Bombay Natural History Society, BirdLife International & RSPB, UK. 2016. pp. 1284–1287. ISBN 978-93-84678-02-9.
- ↑ thumb|Butterflies of Karnala Bird Sanctuary Kasambe BIONOTES 2016
- ↑ Singh, Virat A. (30 March 2016). "Leopard sighted at Karnala sanctuary". DNA India.
- ↑ "Trekkers, villagers on alert due to leopard sighting near Karnala sanctuary | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. 30 March 2016.
External links[edit | edit source]
- www.thanewildlife.org - Official website of Maharashtra Government