Ranmal Lake

22.46476 , 70.06825

India

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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Dr. Mehul Bhadania : 22.4648/70.0683 (2023-10-26 12:10:19 )

Site name was set by Dr. Mehul Bhadania as "Ranmal Lake " (2023-10-26 12:10:19 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata)
Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha)
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca)
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina)
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula)
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)
Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Slender-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus genei)
Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Brown-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus)
Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica)
Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida)
River Tern (Sterna aurantia)
Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala)
Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger)
Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis)
Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus)
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus)
Indian Pond-Heron (Ardeola grayii)
Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
Spotted Owlet (Athene brama)
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)
Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus)

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:29:22)

Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:28:32)

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:27:55)

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:26:00)

Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:25:14)

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:24:36)

Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:24:09)

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:22:40)

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:22:05)

Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:21:34)

Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:19:59)

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:19:28)

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:18:47)

Brown-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:18:16)

Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:17:42)

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:15:16)

Slender-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus genei) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:14:41)

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:13:38)

River Tern (Sterna aurantia) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:12:50)

Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:12:15)

Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:10:35)

Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:10:07)

Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:09:35)

Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:08:18)

Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:07:41)

White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:07:17)

Indian Pond-Heron (Ardeola grayii) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:06:00)

Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:05:17)

Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) was added by Dr. Mehul Bhadania (2023-10-26 13:04:39)

  • Timing and strategy

October to March is the best time to visit. Spending around two hours in either morning ar evening is the most pleasant time. As it's in the heart of the city it is easily accessible with local transportation.  

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• recommended routes / areas within the site
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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-09-23 09:28
October to March is the best time to visit. Spending around two hours in either Morning and evening either morning ar evening is the most pleasant time. As it's in the heart of the city it is easily accessible with local transportation.  
Edited by Dr. Mehul Bhadania on 2023-10-26 13:35
October to March is the best time to visit. Spending around two hours in either Morning and evening is the most pleasant time. As it's in the heart of the city it is easily accessible with local transportation.  
  • How to get there

Autorickshaw is the best mode of transportation 

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Edited by Dr. Mehul Bhadania on 2023-10-26 13:37
Autorickshaw is the best mode of transportation 

Entry ticket is 10 Indian Rupees 

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Edited by Dr. Mehul Bhadania on 2023-10-26 13:36
Entry ticket is 10 Indian Rupees 
  • Other attractions

Museum in the centre of the lake about the History of Jamnagar 

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Dr. Mehul Bhadania on 2023-10-26 13:39
Museum in the centre of the lake about the History of Jamnagar 

Information centre with pictures of birds seen at the lake. Public toilets are available. 

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-17 11:57
Information centre with pictures of Birds birds seen at the lake. Public toilets are available available. 
Edited by Dr. Mehul Bhadania on 2023-10-26 13:41
Information centre with pictures of Birds seen at lake. Public toilets are available 

Very safe place to visit 

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Dr. Mehul Bhadania on 2023-10-26 13:42
Very safe place to visit 
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