Migratory waterfowls in Deh Akro-II wildlife sanctuary (A Ramsar Site)
Migratory waterfowls in Deh Akro-II wildlife sanctuary (A Ramsar Site)
Mian Muhammad Shafiq and Hussain Bux Bhaagat
ABSTRACT
These wetlands are formed by the seepages from Jamrow and Nara canal. A general survey of the area was conducted in the month of January 2006 and direct (field observation) and indirect (meeting with communities and wildlife staff) observation methods were used.
These lakes support a good population of waterfowls, Marsh crocodiles, otters and fish stock. About 1% of global population of globally threatened duck specie i.e. Marbled teal (Marmaronetta angustisvostris) breed in these lakes in May-July. According to the data Deh Akro II wildlife sanctuary provides good wintering ground to the migratory waterfowls, as there was least disturbance. Moreover, this lake is a good habitat for the crocodiles as 200 -250 Crocodiles of different sizes were recorded in these lakes.
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