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view the presence of a large number of birds, primarily parrots, this area was notified as bird sanctuary in 1998. Out of total area of 2.9 hectares, 1.80 hectares area is open to the citizens for walk under
Chapter IV of the Wildlife Act (1972) and rest of 1.10 hectares area is restricted as per Act.
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There is a patch of an area of 2.9 hectares of the Forest and
Wildlife department here with trees and plants. An adequate green cover adjoining to residential area hare attracted a large number of birds especially parrots and it became a natural habitat for them for living and breeding. Keeping in
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Despite the creation of parrot bird sanctuary the number of parrots is declining. It is reported that a decade ago number of parrots was more than 10,000, but now, it is around 2,000. More needs to be done, trees liked by the parrots need to be planted and preserved to ensure their population
265:. It is primarily habitat of parrots. Hundreds of parrots live here. They fly in flocks in the morning and evening from here. There are two parks adjoining to this sanctuary. Flocks of parrots sit on the trees of these parks also. It is the second wildlife sanctuary of Chandigarh.
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highlighted the problem caused to the parrots after a local resident and bird lover, Harman Singh Sidhu brought it to their notice. The
Wildlife Department, Chandigarh was apprised of the problem and the high post lights were switched off.
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The park is also known for its beautifully designed benches, which the teenagers popularly refer to as "Taj Mahal
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280:The parrots wake up and sleep as per
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322:Declining parrot population
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482:"Bird sanctuary notified"
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