DESERT
NATIONAL PARK
Desert
National Park is situated in Jaisalmer and Barmer district,
spread over 3100 sq. kms., partly in Jaisalmer and partly
in Barmer districts. The desert sanctuary being a fragile
ecosystem has its own flora and fauna. . Birdlife in this
sandy habitat is vivid & spectacular. The great Indian
bustard is another magnificent bird found in relatively
fair numbers. It migrates locally in different seasons.
The region is a haven for certain migratory bird. One
can see many eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel
and vultures. Short- toed eagles, tawny eagles, spotted
eagles, lagger falcons and kestrels are the commonest
of these. Sandgrouse are spotted near small ponds or lakes.
Sea shells and massive fossilized tree trunks in this
park record the geological history of the dessert. |
PROMINENT
FAUNA
eagles,
harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel and vultures. Short-
toed eagles, tawny eagles, spotted eagles, lagger falcons
and kestrels |
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