Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

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The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary recorded an unprecedented surge in waterfowl, with a total of 1,53,719 birds of 97 species, according to officials. 

About Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

• Pong Dam Lake (also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam on Beas River in the wetland zone of Shivalik hills in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. 
• It is one of the largest man-made wetlands in Northern India. It covers an area of almost 307 sq km.
• It was designated a Ramsar site in 2002.
• Flora: Consists of submerged vegetation, grasslands, and forests, including species like eucalyptus, acacia, and shisham.
• Fauna: 
  • Given the site’s location on the trans-Himalayan flyway, more than 220 bird species have been identified, with 54 species of waterfowl.
  • Avifauna include Bar-headed geese, Pintails, common pochards, coots, Grebes, Cormorants, Herons, Storks, , angle fowls, peafowl, Grey partridges, etc.
  • It is also home to animals like Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Bear, Nilgai, Clawless Otter, and Leopards. 

Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1. Where is Pong Dam Lake located?

Ans. Pong Dam Lake, also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar, is located in Himachal Pradesh, India. 

Q2. Is Pong Dam a Ramsar site?

Ans. Yes, Pong Dam Lake (Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a Ramsar site.

Q3. What is another name for Pong Dam?

Ans. The Pong Dam is also known as the Beas Dam.

Source: IE