Ghodaghodi Tal is a Ramsar site in western Nepal established in August 2003. It covers an area of 2,563 h (9,230 ks) in Kailali District at an elevation of 205 m (673 ft) on the lower slopes of the Siwalik Hills. It was declared as a bird sanctuary in March 2022.

This Ramsar site consists of a system of around 24 large and shallow lakes and ponds with associated marshes and meadows. It is surrounded by tropical deciduous forest and some streams along the periphery, which are separated by hillocks.

Around 360 bird species—both native and migratory—are recorded in the sanctuary. Various species of aquatic birds migrate to the sanctuary from Siberia in Russia and Mongolia among other countries each winter season.

According to bird conservationists, 12 globally threatened bird species, including common pochard, great hornbill, great slaty woodpecker, lesser adjutant, finn’s weaver, grey-breasted prinia and Indian spotted eagle, are found in the area. Some bird species like the white-breasted waterhen, cotton pygmy-goose and spot-billed duck hatch only in the Ghodaghodi lake area of Nepal.

Location: Ghodaghodi tal, Kailali
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikon 500mm f/5.6 VR