Shekha Bird Sanctuary

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Shekha Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary at a 25 ha (62 acres) lake near the village of Shekha, 17 km (11 mi) east of Aligarh and 5 km (3.1 mi) from the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is notable for birding as many birds overwinter there.

Shekha Bird Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Shekha Bird Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Shekha Bird Sanctuary
LocationAligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nearest cityAligarh
Coordinates27°51′21″N 78°13′06″E / 27.8557108°N 78.2184556°E / 27.8557108; 78.2184556
Created2009
Governing bodyUttar Pradesh Government

It is a fresh water perennial water body that came into existence after the formation of the Upper Ganges Canal in 1852 which flows adjacent to the lake. It is maintained by the Forest Department.

The best time to visit is between November and February. Starting January 2015, there is a cost of 10 for visitors.

List of birds

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