Top Birding Hot Spots in Pakistan - Punjab
Nammal Lake
Updated: 01/02/2006
By BCP member Muhammad Saad N
Qaisrani
The Salt range of Pakistan is home to a
great number of small lakes. Some examples are Nammal, Uchchali,
Khabbaki and Kallar Kahar lake.
Each of these is quite small in size, but
recieves an amazingly good number of wintering waterfowl. Amongst these,
Nammal is located near the southern end of Punjab Salt Range. It
is located near Musa Khel, in Mianwali.
This lake is known for the surprises it
delivers. Many species that have very restricted occurence in Pakistan,
or are not regular migrants to Pakistan have been recorded here. Even
better, it is located within small distance of 2 other important birding
sites, namely Sakesar Valley and Chashma Barrage. This lake is one
of the 1st places in Pakistan where the Red necked Grebe was ever seen.
Similarly, it is the only place in Pakistan where the Red throated Pipit
was ever seen. Only names of birds that are rare in Pakistan and are
very hard to see have been listed.
Some very rare birds
that have been recorded at Nammal Lake are:
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White headed Duck
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Ferruginous Pochard
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Greylag Geese
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Smew
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Goosander
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Red throated Pipit
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Red necked Grebe
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