Rajasthan's famous Sambhar Lake has transformed into a dreamland. It is India's largest saltwater lake. As winter begins, thousands of migratory flamingos have flocked there.
Due to the flamingos' bright pink feathers, from a distance, it appears as if a pink layer has settled over the lake.
Sambhar Lake is located near Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Every year, thousands of migratory birds come here to escape the severe winter of the northern hemisphere. They have come this year too. However, this year flamingos have arrived in record numbers.
These birds travel from distant Russia, Siberia, and Mongolia, crossing the long Central Asian Flyway route to reach this country. Flamingos mainly gather at Sambhar Lake to rest during their long journey.
The food supply for flamingos at this Rajasthan lake is also quite abundant. Due to adequate rainfall this year, Sambhar Lake's waters contain plenty of algae and small organisms.
Both Greater Flamingos and Lesser Flamingos can be seen at this lake. Along with them, ducks and other migratory birds have also arrived there.
Flamingos usually begin arriving at Sambhar Lake from October. This season, an estimated 2 to 2.5 lakh flamingos are spread around the lake.
To witness this enchanting scene at Sambhar Lake, everyone from bird lovers to photographers is now flocking there. The sight becomes even more extraordinary when flocks of birds fly together across the sky.
Sambhar Lake is not just a scenic destination; it is an internationally recognized Ramsar Wetland Site. It is essential for the survival of migratory birds there.
