The nature trust wildlife conservation

The Terek Sandpiper is a regular winter visitor to the salt pans. Instantly recognizable by its unique upturned beak—resembling a miniature avocet—it uses this specialized bill to sweep and pick small aquatic prey from shallow waters. Watching this elegant migrant forage along the water's edge is always a delight for bird lovers.

"Watching the Slender-billed Gull perform its elegant foot-paddling dance in the shallow waters of salt pans is truly mesmerizing. By rapidly moving its feet to stir up hidden prey, this graceful winter visitor turns feeding into a beautiful display of skill and rhythm."

The Egyptian Vulture, an Endangered species on the IUCN Red List, was one of the most memorable birds I have ever documented. In 2025, I recorded about 14 individuals together at Bird Sanctuary, marking my first-ever documentation of this globally threatened species. This lifetime moment was made even more special with the great support and guidance of birdman "Balpandi".

The Eurasian Curlew, a Near Threatened species and one to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Water birds applies, is a remarkable long-distance migratory shorebird. With its long down-curved bill and haunting calls, it is one of the most iconic waders of the wetlands. Its presence in the wetlands highlights the importance of this habitat as a vital wintering and feeding ground for migratory water birds, reflecting the ecological value of the wetland.