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Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in UP Declared Ramsar Site
📅 Published 24 Apr 2026 · April 2026
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in UP Declared Ramsar Site
New Ramsar Site: 99 in India, 12 in UP.
Location: Aligarh, UP.
Habitat: Wetlands, grasslands, forests, migratory birds (bar-headed geese, painted storks).
Significance: Important wintering site along Central Asian Flyway.
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