Appeal for action on Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur

cyberhippie · Jan 14th, 2007, 19:51

Politics is still playing a part in the ruination of this amazing park!!
The water can be easily released from a dam for the park but political shennanigins have ensured that it isn't. The pipline may be a pipe dream I fear. And for every year the park remains dry the chances of it's survival diminish. Even the once plentiful local birds in the surrounding forests have seen a drop in numbers, as food becomes scarce due to lack of water!!

A great shame!!

I'm so happy I seen it once at it's best!! Wonderful park and one of the very few where you can just walk around.

radz · Jan 23rd, 2007, 21:02

I had been Bharatpur Dec last week,its so sad,the common resident birds also missing

.....anyone wana see birds on the way to Bharatpur from Mathura to Bharatpur spotted many birds..
Meike :yes you can spot Sarus Crane on the fields.

Here is few birds from that trip.
http://www.pbase.com/rrathika/bharatpur2006

sam371 · Feb 28th, 2007, 00:33

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070226/...india_birds_dc

Shiver me Timbers · Feb 28th, 2007, 00:36

Here is an interesting blog on the matter......

sam371 · Feb 28th, 2007, 23:47

Thanks for sharing.

patajhada · Feb 28th, 2007, 23:53

Sad stories about Keoladeo.
I've seen the parc, in its full glory in 2002, and it was like an oasis in hectic India.
I've seen it again in 2005...what a loss.
It's never repairable, I fear.

robotvoice · Mar 1st, 2007, 01:59

that is so sad. is the earth disposable? are humans?

sam371 · Mar 2nd, 2007, 02:44

We sure are treating the earth as a disposable commodity and taking it for granted.
Has anyone here seen "An Inconvenient Truth". Powerful documentary!

Tuike · Mar 8th, 2007, 03:40

I visited Bharatpur last week and don't have much to add to the bird/water situation. However I enjoyed spending the morning there, it was very peaceful. Rickshaw drivers were very persistent but I guess that's understandable because due to lack of tourists they're losing their business. Hopefully there will be a good monsoon this year and the situation will change for better.

jameswimbledon · Apr 20th, 2007, 15:41

damn, maybe I should abondon my plans to go on Monday?

larryprobst · Oct 6th, 2007, 08:26

Any current information on the "drought" condition of Keoladeo this year?
Is it still pretty bad or have things improved?
Still plan on visiting in Nov just would like to know what to expect regarding birds.

Tsuno · Sep 2nd, 2008, 17:38

Hello to all,

I am thinking about travelling to Keoladeo National Park in October - is it possible to already tell whether the situation this year is any better than in last years?

Thanks a lot for your help,

looking forward to your answers.

Cheers,
Ken

Jan 23rd, 2007, 21:02	#47
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	I had been Bharatpur Dec last week,its so sad,the common resident birds also missing .....anyone wana see birds on the way to Bharatpur from Mathura to Bharatpur spotted many birds.. Meike :yes you can spot Sarus Crane on the fields. Here is few birds from that trip. http://www.pbase.com/rrathika/bharatpur2006 __________________ My Photo gallery

Feb 28th, 2007, 00:33	#48
sam371 Dreaming of India... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 377	The sad state of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070226/...india_birds_dc

Oct 6th, 2007, 08:26	#56
larryprobst Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: monterey california Posts: 9	Keoladeo National Park Any current information on the "drought" condition of Keoladeo this year? Is it still pretty bad or have things improved? Still plan on visiting in Nov just would like to know what to expect regarding birds.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 17:38	#57
Tsuno Fell in love with India on first sight. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 26	Keoladeo current sitation 2008? Hello to all, I am thinking about travelling to Keoladeo National Park in October - is it possible to already tell whether the situation this year is any better than in last years? Thanks a lot for your help, looking forward to your answers. Cheers, Ken Last edited by brownboy66 : Sep 2nd, 2008 at 17:47. Reason: fixed smilies

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Jan 14th, 2007, 19:51	#46
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Politics is still playing a part in the ruination of this amazing park!! The water can be easily released from a dam for the park but political shennanigins have ensured that it isn't. The pipline may be a pipe dream I fear. And for every year the park remains dry the chances of it's survival diminish. Even the once plentiful local birds in the surrounding forests have seen a drop in numbers, as food becomes scarce due to lack of water!! A great shame!! I'm so happy I seen it once at it's best!! Wonderful park and one of the very few where you can just walk around.

Feb 28th, 2007, 00:36	#49
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,636	Here is an interesting blog on the matter......

Feb 28th, 2007, 23:47	#50
sam371 Dreaming of India... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 377	Thanks for sharing.

Feb 28th, 2007, 23:53	#51
patajhada Account Closed on User's request Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 95	Sad stories about Keoladeo. I've seen the parc, in its full glory in 2002, and it was like an oasis in hectic India. I've seen it again in 2005...what a loss. It's never repairable, I fear.

Mar 1st, 2007, 01:59	#52
robotvoice mikeaholic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,171	that is so sad. is the earth disposable? are humans?

Mar 2nd, 2007, 02:44	#53
sam371 Dreaming of India... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 377	We sure are treating the earth as a disposable commodity and taking it for granted. Has anyone here seen "An Inconvenient Truth". Powerful documentary!

Mar 8th, 2007, 03:40	#54
Tuike Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 32	I visited Bharatpur last week and don't have much to add to the bird/water situation. However I enjoyed spending the morning there, it was very peaceful. Rickshaw drivers were very persistent but I guess that's understandable because due to lack of tourists they're losing their business. Hopefully there will be a good monsoon this year and the situation will change for better.

Apr 20th, 2007, 15:41	#55
jameswimbledon Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11	damn, maybe I should abondon my plans to go on Monday?

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