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Saman Bird Sanctuary
Saman Bird Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
	Map showing the location of Saman Bird Sanctuary
Location	Saman, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nearest city	Mainpuri
Coordinates	27°01′28″N 79°10′58″E / 27.0245776°N 79.1827231°E
Governing body	Uttar Pradesh Government

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Saman Bird Sanctuary is a wetland in Mainpuri district, in western Uttar Pradesh. Located in the village of Saman, it has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2019.^[1]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Saman Bird Sanctuary is centred around a seasonal, rain-fed oxbow lake on flat ground. Its northern boundary is the Kishni-Karhal road, and its western boundary is defined by the border between the villages of Saman and Sauj. Its southern boundary is marked by the boundary between Saman and the village of Sarsai Helu, which forms part of Etawah district. The sanctuary covers a total area of about 525 hectares (the official government designation is 526.3 hectares, but GIS calculations give an area of 527.7 hectares). As of 2020, about 75% of the designated area consists of privately owned land.^[2]^{:S1–1, S2–2, S4–1}

Getting There[edit | edit source]

Mainpuri is the nearest railhead. Also, UPSRTC operates city buses to and from the main archaeological sites. Agra is the nearest Airport.

Ecology[edit | edit source]

The sanctuary is home to around 150 nests of black-crowned night herons, egrets, and Indian pond herons; several breeding pairs of sarus cranes; at least one breeding pair of black-necked storks; and several greater spotted eagles year-round. During the winter, thousands of migratory birds flock to the wetland; the number regularly exceeds 50,000. In total, some 187 bird species have been recorded here. The wetland is also home to mammals, such as the nilgai, and reptiles, such as the Bengal monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis).There is a diverse plant life including various aquatic plants such as the mosquitofern (Azolla pinnata), Cyperus alopecuroides, waterthyme (Hydrilla verticillata), and Smithia sensitiva.^[2]^{:S3–1, S4–1}

The wetland also plays an important role in groundwater recharge.^[2]^:S4–1

Attractions[edit | edit source]

The sanctuary is spread over an area of 5 km². Besides birds, there are different animals such as Jackal, Mongoose, Hare and various local and migratory birds.

The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and February.

Birds here include Sarus Cranes and Black Necked Stork as well as sharp hunters like Egyptian vulture, Sparrow Hawk, Black Shouldered Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle and Black Kite. Some Small species of birds are also residing in nearby areas of the Sanctuary like Magpie Robin, Rufous Fronted Prinia, Little Green Bee-eater, Tailor Bird and Ashy Prinia. Indian Grey Hornbill, Lineated Barbet, Yellow Footed Green Pigeon and Asian Openbill are some of the species which are not common for an area like this.

References[edit | edit source]

↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named RSIS
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Kumar, Anand (2020). Ramsar Information Sheet: Saman Bird Sanctuary, India (PDF). Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 19 August 2023.

External links[edit | edit source]

Template:Ramsar sites in India

[RSIS-1] Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named RSIS

[Kumar_2020-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Kumar, Anand (2020). Ramsar Information Sheet: Saman Bird Sanctuary, India (PDF). Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 19 August 2023.

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-'''Saman Bird Sanctuary''' is in [[Mainpuri district]], in western [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It has been designated as a protected [[Ramsar site]] since 2019.<ref name="RSIS"/>
+'''Saman Bird Sanctuary''' is a wetland in [[Mainpuri district]], in western [[Uttar Pradesh]]. Located in the village of [[Saman, Mainpuri|Saman]], it has been designated as a protected [[Ramsar site]] since 2019.<ref name="RSIS"/>
-==Getting There==
+==Geography==
+Saman Bird Sanctuary is centred around a seasonal, rain-fed oxbow lake on flat ground.<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S4-1 --> Its northern boundary is the [[Kishni]]-[[Karhal]] road, and its western boundary is defined by the border between the villages of Saman and [[Sauj]].<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S2-2 --> Its southern boundary is marked by the boundary between Saman and the village of [[Sarsai Helu]], which forms part of [[Etawah district]].<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S2-2 --> The sanctuary covers a total area of about 525&nbsp;[[hectare]]s (the official government designation is 526.3&nbsp;hectares, but [[geographic information system|GIS]] calculations give an area of 527.7 hectares).<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S1-1, S2-2 --> As of 2020, about 75% of the designated area consists of privately owned land.<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S2-2 --><ref name="Kumar 2020">{{cite book |last1=Kumar |first1=Anand |title=Ramsar Information Sheet: Saman Bird Sanctuary, India |date=2020 |publisher=Ramsar Sites Information Service |url=https://rsis.ramsar.org/RISapp/files/RISrep/IN2413RIS_2002_en.pdf |access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref>{{rp|S1-1, S2-2, S4-1}}
+===Getting There===
 [[Mainpuri]] is the nearest railhead. Also, [[UPSRTC]] operates city buses to and from the main archaeological sites. [[Agra]] is the nearest Airport.
+==Ecology==
+The sanctuary is home to around 150 nests of [[black-crowned night heron]]s, [[egret]]s, and [[Indian pond heron]]s; several breeding pairs of [[sarus crane]]s; at least one breeding pair of [[black-necked stork]]s; and several [[greater spotted eagle]]s year-round.<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S4-1 --> During the winter, thousands of migratory birds flock to the wetland; the number regularly exceeds 50,000.<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S3-1 --> In total, some 187 bird species have been recorded here.<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S3-1 --> The wetland is also home to mammals, such as the [[nilgai]], and reptiles, such as the Bengal monitor lizard (''[[Bengal monitor|Varanus bengalensis]]'').<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S4-1 -->There is a diverse plant life including various aquatic plants such as the mosquitofern (''[[Azolla pinnata]]''), ''[[Cyperus alopecuroides]]'', waterthyme (''[[Hydrilla verticillata]]''), and ''[[Smithia]] sensitiva''.<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S4-1 --><ref name="Kumar 2020"/>{{rp|S3-1, S4-1}}
+The wetland also plays an important role in [[groundwater recharge]].<!-- Kumar 2020, p. S4-1 --><ref name="Kumar 2020"/>{{rp|S4-1}}
 ==Attractions==
-The sanctuary is spread over an area of 5&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. There are many birds which can be seen here and the sanctuary is best suited for Bird safari. Also there are different animals such as [[Jackal]], [[Mongoose]], Hare and various local and [[migratory birds]].
+The sanctuary is spread over an area of 5&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Besides birds, there are different animals such as [[Jackal]], [[Mongoose]], Hare and various local and [[migratory birds]].
-The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November & February.
+The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and February.
-As a contribution to the vast wildlife of the Mainpuri District, Mr. Shashank Raghav have shared his experience of birding in the nearby areas where he has found many different species of birds not commonly seen, which includes Sarus Cranes and Black Necked Stork as well as sharp hunters like Egyptian Vulture, Sparrow Hawk, Black Shouldered Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle and Black Kite. Some Small species of birds are also residing in nearby areas of the Sanctuary like Magpie Robin, Rufous Fronted Prinia, Little Green Bee-eater, Tailor Bird and Ashy Prinia. Indian Grey Hornbill, Lineated Barbet, Yellow Footed Green Pigeon and Asian Openbill are some of the species which are not common for an area like this.
+Birds here include [[Sarus crane|Sarus Cranes]] and [[Black-necked stork|Black Necked Stork]] as well as sharp hunters like [[Egyptian vulture]], [[Sparrowhawk|Sparrow Hawk]], [[Black-shouldered kite|Black Shouldered Kite]], [[Crested serpent eagle|Crested Serpent Eagle]] and [[Black kite|Black Kite]]. Some Small species of birds are also residing in nearby areas of the Sanctuary like [[Magpie-robin|Magpie Robin]], [[Rufous-fronted prinia|Rufous Fronted Prinia]], [[Asian green bee-eater|Little Green Bee-eater]], [[Tailorbird|Tailor Bird]] and Ashy Prinia. [[Indian grey hornbill|Indian Grey Hornbill]], [[Lineated barbet|Lineated Barbet]], [[Yellow-footed green pigeon|Yellow Footed Green Pigeon]] and [[Asian openbill|Asian Openbill]] are some of the species which are not common for an area like this.
-Mr. Shashank Raghav is a part-time wildlife photographer having interest in birding. Mainpuri is the hometown and birthplace of Mr. Shashank Raghav. So as a gesture of contribution to the wildlife of the Mainpuri District, he has started to explore the wildlife of the area to explain it to the world that there is too much beauty in the world we are living in and you need not to go too far to explore some life changing experience but you just need to open your eyes and see the world differently.
-The Sarus Crane is one of the most beautiful bird of Indian Subcontinent, its presence in Mainpuri District shows that this area has a special importance for this creature, that's why in the logo of Clean Mainpuri Beautiful Mainpuri (Swatch Mainpuri Sunder Mainpuri) the district authorities have also given a special symbol status to The Sarus Crane.
 ==References==
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 {{Ramsar sites in India}}
+{{Tourist attractions in Agra}}{{Protected areas in Uttar Pradesh}}
 [[Category:Bird sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh]]
 [[Category:Ramsar sites in India]]
 [[Category:Mainpuri district]]
+[[Category:Lakes of Uttar Pradesh]]
 [[Category:1980 establishments in Uttar Pradesh]]
 [[Category:Protected areas established in 1980]]

v t e Tourist attractions in and near Agra
World Heritage Sites	Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri Taj Mahal
Mughal architecture	Chini Ka Rauza Gyarah Sidi Itmad-Ud-Daulah Mariam's Tomb Sikandra
Mosques	Jama Mosque Mina Mosque Moti Mosque Nagina Mosque
Other religious places	Bateshwar Guru ka Tal Mankameshwar Temple Swamibagh
Shopping	Kinari Bazaar Loha Mandi Raja ki mandi Sadar Bazaar Sanjay Place
Gardens	Mehtab Bagh Paliwal Park Ram Bagh
Wildlife sanctuaries	Keetham Lake National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary Patna Bird Sanctuary
Fairs	Ram Barat Taj Mahotsav

v t e Protected areas in Uttar Pradesh
National parks	Dudhwa
Wildlife sanctuaries	Bakhira Chandra Prabha Hastinapur Kachhua Kaimoor Lake Bahosi Mahavir Swami National Chambal (Gharial) Nawabghanj Okhla Parvati Arga Patna Ranipur Saman Samaspur Sandi Sohagi Barwa Shuhelva Sur Sarovar Suraha Tal Vijai Sagar
Tiger Reserves	Dudhwa Pilibhit
Protected areas of India