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Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary is situated in Aurangabad 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.
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.
This
area 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. Some individual species of migratory birds are more than 15,000
in number. 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.
There are nearly 50 species of fishes also found in the area.
"Sant Gyaneshwar Udyan" spread in 124 hectares is
set up on the line of famous "Vrindavan Gardens" of Karnataka, "Pinjore
Gardens" of "Haryana" and "Shalimar Gardens" of
Kashmir. In the park area large number of many species of trees have been
planted.
"Nathsagar Lake" created nearly 25 years back in an extensive
water reservoir including 26 Island is shallow saucer type water body with
nearly 450-km long shoreline.
Air: Nearest airport is Aurangabad at 50-km from
sanctuary.
Rail: Nearest railway station is
Aurangabad at
50-km on South Central Railway line.
Road: Jaikwadi is nearly 50-km from Aurangabad and 75-km from
Ahmadnagar, and both the towns are well connected with regular bus
services.
Rest Houses for accommodation are available at Aurangabad and Paithan.