✎ The Kanwar Taal or Kabar Taal Lake located in the marshes and grasslands spread around Kanwar Taal in Begusarai district of Bihar, India is Asia’s largest fish water oxbow lake.
✎ The lake was born as a consequence of the meandering of Budhi Gandak River and the total area occupied by the sanctuary measures about 67.5 square km.
✎ This lake was officially declared a protected area during 1987.
✎ It is one of the quietest bird sanctuaries in India with pretty less tourist activity, the place is ideal for bird watching and photography.
✎ There are 60 migratory birds that come all the way from Central Asia in winter and recorded around 106 species of resident birds.
✎ A large quantity of flora and fauna are there inside the sanctuary grounds.
Flora of Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary: Visitors to Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary will be welcomed by the beautiful greenery present in the area represented by several trees like Imili, Neem, Bamboo, Sohar, Babool, Sisoo, Khajur, Shirish and many others.
Fauna of Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary: There are more than 40 species of fishes in Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary which are often observed swimming in the waters of the Kanwar Lake, Musk Deer, Palm Squirrel, Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Common Mongoose, Rhesus Macaque, Indian Fox, Baking Deer, Jackal, Nilgai and Reptiles including Indian Cobra, Indian Krait, Tortoise, Water Snake, Dhaman and various types of Lizards.
✎ Birds in the region are:
Critically Endangered species - Oriental white- backed Vulture, Long- billed Vulture.
Vulnerable species - Greater Adjutant, Greater spotted Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, and Sarus Crane.
Near Threatened species - Indian Darter, Painted stork, Black- bellied Tern
✎ Threats in Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary are:
Excessive chemicals, like Furadan used to capture birds.
Villagers encroachment of lake area.
Killing of birds.
✎ The best time to approach the sanctuary is the time between October and June.
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