Appeal for action on Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur

tonylittle · Aug 18th, 2005, 13:10

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Originally Posted by radz

Yes Cyber,it was really good news for hotel guyz&ppl who depend on Park for there bussiness.
Seems the court is case still there,but the Dam they were stopping the the water for lake is full too,
So this season they dont have choice but release extra water from Dam.
I went to DEEG,all the way I can see water on field, seems good rain over there Rajasthan,everywater water ,looks like flood scene.
Delhi we din"t get much rain comparing to around Delhi.

Cheers
Radz

GREAT NEWS YOU MUST ALL GO THERE TO MAKE UP FOR LAST YEAR

TONY

byronic · Aug 19th, 2005, 09:05

Yes really great news RADZ, so glad to hear the lake is full and the birds are happy.
We were at Keoladeo Feb 2004 and it was magnificent !!! Flocks of nesting Painted Storks !!! Siberian Crane !!! ergets, and many other big birds. The early morning lake ride in the park was a refreshing much needed change from the hectic pace after Agra.
This park is well worth the visit and support. Its just a hour or two ride past Fatepur Sikri. Plus the town, off limits to cars, is pretty darn quaint. I have fond memories of taking pedal rickshaw rides through Bharatpur by moonlight. Great place !!!!

bijapuri · Aug 19th, 2005, 10:24

A new concern . . . .
Now that the Avian Bird Flu Virus has migrated with the SE Asian birds to Siberia, will they give it to their summer neighbors that return to Bharatpur?

Alan D · Aug 19th, 2005, 20:41

Radz

Thanks for the very good news that the Bharatpur area has had a good monsoon rainfall this year. That's a good start to the season but they will still have to feed some water from the nearby dam later on to keep the water levels up. This is precisely what didn't happen a couple of years ago and all the jeels dried out during the nesting season.

Hopefully all parties have now got together and agreed on this.

Bij

The bird flu issue is a very real one. We are even going to have to keep a watch on things here in the UK as many birds make the journey from Siberia to over winter here. Large numbers of birds from the same area also arrive in Bharatpur. It seems many wild birds carry this virus but the problems start when it passes to domesticated species, and from there to humans.

AnnaD · Dec 12th, 2005, 21:38

Bharatpur is so lovely!!! Mid-december and lots of water and brimming with life and tranquility ... unique experience of a park without the sound of vehicles

too - I really hope they do all they can to protect this little gem

....can see ourselves heading down there on every free weekend infact!

contrabassista · Nov 7th, 2006, 23:49

I have not heard any reports of conditions at Keoladeo Park. Is there water? Are the birds coming back? If not, where did they go, and where can I see them?

phreako1 · Dec 22nd, 2006, 17:19

was there two weeks ago. No water, almost totally barren and no waterbirds. Only a little stretch along the road had water being pumped from a bore well. really sad, i will post some photos later. many deers, blue bulls and jackals though....

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 22nd, 2006, 18:29

The problem of water scarcity in the park and the surrounding villages is leading to a clash of priorities for the state government. Birds only vote with their wings! But people can vote the government out of power.

contrabassista · Dec 22nd, 2006, 19:23

Well, I will go anyway for the peace and quiet and the fabled hospitality at the Falcon Guest House. I will cast my vote with my person.

Aug 19th, 2005, 09:05	#17
byronic back in the ussa Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rang De Basantistan or Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 437	Yes really great news RADZ, so glad to hear the lake is full and the birds are happy. We were at Keoladeo Feb 2004 and it was magnificent !!! Flocks of nesting Painted Storks !!! Siberian Crane !!! ergets, and many other big birds. The early morning lake ride in the park was a refreshing much needed change from the hectic pace after Agra. This park is well worth the visit and support. Its just a hour or two ride past Fatepur Sikri. Plus the town, off limits to cars, is pretty darn quaint. I have fond memories of taking pedal rickshaw rides through Bharatpur by moonlight. Great place !!!! Attached Thumbnails

Aug 19th, 2005, 10:24	#18
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,601	A new concern . . . . Now that the Avian Bird Flu Virus has migrated with the SE Asian birds to Siberia, will they give it to their summer neighbors that return to Bharatpur? __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Aug 19th, 2005, 20:41	#19
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,869	Radz Thanks for the very good news that the Bharatpur area has had a good monsoon rainfall this year. That's a good start to the season but they will still have to feed some water from the nearby dam later on to keep the water levels up. This is precisely what didn't happen a couple of years ago and all the jeels dried out during the nesting season. Hopefully all parties have now got together and agreed on this. Bij The bird flu issue is a very real one. We are even going to have to keep a watch on things here in the UK as many birds make the journey from Siberia to over winter here. Large numbers of birds from the same area also arrive in Bharatpur. It seems many wild birds carry this virus but the problems start when it passes to domesticated species, and from there to humans. __________________ What a long strange trip it's been!

Nov 7th, 2006, 23:49	#21
contrabassista Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 106	Where are the birds now? I have not heard any reports of conditions at Keoladeo Park. Is there water? Are the birds coming back? If not, where did they go, and where can I see them?

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Dec 12th, 2005, 21:38	#20
AnnaD Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 97	Bharatpur is so lovely!!! Mid-december and lots of water and brimming with life and tranquility ... unique experience of a park without the sound of vehicles too - I really hope they do all they can to protect this little gem ....can see ourselves heading down there on every free weekend infact!

Dec 22nd, 2006, 17:19	#22
phreako1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: mekalapalli AP Posts: 126	was there two weeks ago. No water, almost totally barren and no waterbirds. Only a little stretch along the road had water being pumped from a bore well. really sad, i will post some photos later. many deers, blue bulls and jackals though....

Dec 22nd, 2006, 18:29	#23
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,353	The problem of water scarcity in the park and the surrounding villages is leading to a clash of priorities for the state government. Birds only vote with their wings! But people can vote the government out of power.

Dec 22nd, 2006, 19:23	#24
contrabassista Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 106	Well, I will go anyway for the peace and quiet and the fabled hospitality at the Falcon Guest House. I will cast my vote with my person.

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