Hunting Reserves of Pakistan
Hunting Reserves of Pakistan
Hunting Reserves of Pakistan
2. Great cormorant
. The great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), known as the great black.
3. little cormorant
.The little cormorant (Microcarbo niger) is a member of the cormorant family of
seabirds. Slightly smaller than the Indian cormorant
4. Night heron
.The night herons are medium-sized herons, 58–65 cm, in the genera Nycticorax,
Nyctanassa, and Gorsachius.
5.Indian-pond heron
.The Indian pond heron or paddybird (Ardeola grayii) is a small heron. It is of
Old World
6. Cattle egret
cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae)
found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm-temperate zones. It is a white bird
adorned with buff plumes in the breeding seasonorigins.
7. little egret
The little egret (Egretta garzetta) is a species of small heron in the family
Ardeidae
Mus booduga
The little Indian field mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.
NAMMAL LAKE
Location:
• District Mianwali is located in the North West of the Punjab province. It
represents the plains of the western part of the salt-ranges near the Sakesar
hill .
• It has eight district boundaries; Attock district in the North, Chakwal in the
North East, Bhakkar in the South, Khushab in the East, Laki Marwat in the
West, Kohat and Karak in the North West and D.I Khan in the South West .
• Area of 5840 square KM. Most of the area is the continuation of Potohar
Pleatue and Salt Range.
Area:
• Rikhi , union councel of district mianwali , Punjab,Pakistan. It was formed
following the construction of Namal Dam in 1913.
• Namal Dam is situated some 32 km from the Mianwali city,and also having
lake in this area that fomoue by the name namal lake, has a surface area of
5.5 km².
• There are mountains on its western and southern sides. On the other two
sides are agricultural area Namal lake water has TDS, Sulphate and Sulfide
in abundance
Climate:
• Climate of the district as a whole is extreme with long hot summer and cold
dry winters.
• June-July is the hottest months with average maximum temperature is 48
oC while December-January are the coldest months with average minimum
temperature 4-5 oC .
• For the district as a whole the rain fall is uncertain. The average rain fall in
the district is 400 mm.
Fauna of this area:
• Variety of the wild animals are found in different tracts of the area and are
of considerable importance.
• The mountain sheep or Urial affords the best large game in the Kalabagh
range and outlying spurs. The Ravine deer or Chinkara (Indian gazelle)
generally called Hiran, occurs in the arid region of tehsil Essa Khel.
• The Jackal is occasionally seen and constantly heard in all parts of the tract.
The blue rock pigeon is common especially in the Kalabagh hills.
• The grey partridge (tittar) is fairly common everywhere.
Black partridge is found very rarely.
Distribution of wildlife:
Area:
• Kala Chitta is a famous hilly range in district Attock which is located about
20 km North- West of Islamabad, the capital of the country.
• It is one of the largest hilly ranges in the Pothwar region of the Punjab prov
ince which runs across the northern part of the district and demarcates
Attock from other districts.
• The hill appears to be a wedge with its base resting on the Indus River.
• The hills extend around 20 km in breadth and 77 km in length. These hills
are naturally segmented into two parts.
• The South Western portion is known as “Kala Pathar” (Black Stone) and
Northern side, “Chitta Pathar”
Climate:
• This area is a combination of hills and plains.
• The overall climate of study area is harsh with average minimum
temperature of 17.92°C in January while 41°C average maximum
temperature is observed in June.
• The rainfall pattern of the area is uncertain. The annual average rainfall is
605 mm per annum .
• The soil comprises of soft grey sand-stones and orange to bright- red shale
.
• In the north, there are several lime stone ridges which are coincided with
Kala Chitta hills.
The high ground on the North (near Attock and Lawrencepur) is formed by
ancient rock series known as the Attock slates.
Distribution of animals:
• This area is rich biodiversity centre, this area is also inhabited by a variety of
wild animals.
• The most common animals are Leopard, Ravine Deer or Chinkara (Indian
Gazelle or Hiran), Grey partridge (Tittar), Ordinary Bustard (Kharmohr) etc.
Hills support a more interesting wildlife. Urial and chinckara are spot aids
while wild bores are found in the salt range.
• Wolves, foxes and wild cats are also found. Hare is fairly common while
chakor grey and black partridge are also found in the parts of the district.
• Migratory ducks like teal pintail and mallard and some geese visit during
winter.
CHOLISTAN
Location:
locally known as Rohi , sprawls 30 km (19 mi) from Bahawalpur, Punjab,
Pakistan and covers an area of 16,000 km2 (6,200 sq mi). It adjoins the Thar
Desert, extending over to Sindh and into India.
Dosu forest:
Dosu forest is an important habitat for a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles.
An estimated 276, species of fauna have been recorded in the Park. Among these
are Sindh ibex, Urial, Chinkara, Wold, Striped hyaena and Caracal cat.
DAROSH GOL RESERVE:
It is located Chitral District in the khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan and
established in 1979.
Danyor nallah
Danyor is a tehsil in Gilgit District in Gilgit-Baltistan and
located at the distance of 9 km from Gilgit City via Nomal Road. It is located on
Karakoram Highway on the opposite side of the Gilgit River, and at the distance of
19 km via Karakorum Highway
Danyor Nallah is one the main tributary of the Hunza River , that generted
through glaciers around Rakaposhi Mountain.