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By Air : Nearest airport is Aurangabad at
50-km from sanctuary.
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By Road : Jaikwadi
is nearly 50-km from Aurangabad and 75-km from Ahmadnagar, and both the towns
are well connected with regular bus services.
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Nearby Excursions :
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Nearby Cities :
Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary is
situated in Aurngabad and Ahamadnagar district in Marathawara region. The
presence of the Nathsagar Lake in the sanctuary, make the surrounding areas rich
in aquatic flora and fauna.
Flora
:
The aquatic vegetation included
mainly the species of Chara, Spyrogyra, Hydrilla, Potamogeton, Vallisneria etc.
Argemone Maxicana and Ipomea Fistulosa are
found in the surrounding area. Nearby areas are agricultural irrigated fields
and the habitat has high potential and rich productivity of aquatic flora and
fauna.
Fauna :
It
has attracted many species of resident and
migratory birds. Nearly 200 species of birds are in this area, which includes
more than 70 species of migratory birds out of which 45 major species are of
international migration. Notable amongst migratory birds are Cranes,
Flamingos, Brahmany Duck, Pochards Teals, Pintails, Wigeon, Shovellar, God Wit,
Shauces, Glossy Ibis, etc. It is a habitat for resting of local resident birds.
