Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 21:24

I dont know how many people have heard of this bird sanctuary called "Khijadia" in Jamnagar Gujarat.
Of all those who have heard of the place, wonder how many have actually visited the place.
I was in Jamnagar for a period of around two years between 2002-04. Someone had told me of this place then, but i never bothered to visit.
However, i had to visit Jamnagar again in Feb this year for some work related issues. Since i had a few spare sundays, and nothing much to do, i decided why not have a look at the place.
So, i picked up a friends vehicle, grabbed my cam and headed for the place. Nothing really could have prepared me for the sights that were to present themselves to me.
Let me present a few pics to give an idea of what i am talking about.

gd1418 · 27th March 2012, 21:28

Most Birders & Wildlifers have heard of Khijadiya. And many who make a run to the Chhota Rann also go there.

Since you had a few sundays to spare, did you also manage to go to the Narara Marine Park?

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 21:32

I reached the place early at 5.30 in the morning. A few early morning shots of the bird flying into their feeding grounds.

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 21:33

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Originally Posted by gd1418

Most Birders & Wildlifers have heard of Khijadiya. And many who make a run to the Chhota Rann also go there.

Since you had a few sundays to spare, did you also manage to go to the Narara Marine Park?

Yes gd, i did spend a sunday at Narara. That was another wonderful place. Amazing to walk through corals in the low tide. Dont have pics of the place though.

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 21:47

Early morning at the sanctuary.

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 21:52

A few more pics of the place.

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 21:57

The first sighting - a kingfisher.

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 22:08

Couple on a tree top.

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 22:16

A painted stork whom i managed to click from close quarters (stealthily of course).

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 22:32

A couple in water...

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 22:40

A pair of ducks swimming by...

nvldvr · 27th March 2012, 22:44

The Pelicans come flying in ..

sudev · 28th March 2012, 07:02

Lovely pictures.
Also post some more information and a map if possible.

v&v · 28th March 2012, 07:16

Nice pics. We too wanted to visit khijadia BS on our last trip in october. Due to time shortage we skipped it. Next time we are planning it with Pirotan island.

sach.sri · 28th March 2012, 10:54

great pictures! do you have any higher resolution pics of the pelicans, pls do post if you have? and yes pls also give information on how to reach there and other details.

27th March 2012, 21:24	#1
nvldvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 600 Thanked: 772 Times	Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat I dont know how many people have heard of this bird sanctuary called "Khijadia" in Jamnagar Gujarat. Of all those who have heard of the place, wonder how many have actually visited the place. I was in Jamnagar for a period of around two years between 2002-04. Someone had told me of this place then, but i never bothered to visit. However, i had to visit Jamnagar again in Feb this year for some work related issues. Since i had a few spare sundays, and nothing much to do, i decided why not have a look at the place. So, i picked up a friends vehicle, grabbed my cam and headed for the place. Nothing really could have prepared me for the sights that were to present themselves to me. Let me present a few pics to give an idea of what i am talking about.
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27th March 2012, 21:28	#2
gd1418 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,577 Thanked: 729 Times View My Garage	Re: Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat Most Birders & Wildlifers have heard of Khijadiya. And many who make a run to the Chhota Rann also go there. Since you had a few sundays to spare, did you also manage to go to the Narara Marine Park?
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27th March 2012, 21:32	#3
nvldvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 600 Thanked: 772 Times	Re: Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat I reached the place early at 5.30 in the morning. A few early morning shots of the bird flying into their feeding grounds. Attached Thumbnails
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27th March 2012, 21:47	#5
nvldvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 600 Thanked: 772 Times	Re: Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat Early morning at the sanctuary. Attached Thumbnails
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27th March 2012, 21:52	#6
nvldvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 600 Thanked: 772 Times	Re: Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat A few more pics of the place. Attached Thumbnails
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27th March 2012, 21:57	#7
nvldvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 600 Thanked: 772 Times	Re: Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat The first sighting - a kingfisher. Attached Thumbnails
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27th March 2012, 22:08	#8
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27th March 2012, 22:16	#9
nvldvr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 600 Thanked: 772 Times	Re: Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat A painted stork whom i managed to click from close quarters (stealthily of course). Attached Thumbnails
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27th March 2012, 22:32	#10
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27th March 2012, 22:40	#11
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27th March 2012, 22:44	#12
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28th March 2012, 07:02	#13
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	Re: Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat Lovely pictures. Also post some more information and a map if possible.
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28th March 2012, 07:16	#14
v&v Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,545 Thanked: 1,234 Times View My Garage	Nice pics. We too wanted to visit khijadia BS on our last trip in october. Due to time shortage we skipped it. Next time we are planning it with Pirotan island.
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28th March 2012, 10:54	#15
sach.sri BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 754 Thanked: 806 Times	Re: Khijadia Bird Sanctuary - Jamnagar, Gujarat great pictures! do you have any higher resolution pics of the pelicans, pls do post if you have? and yes pls also give information on how to reach there and other details.
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