About Saman Bird Sanctuary
Saman Bird Sanctuary is a seasonal oxbow wetland sanctuary located in Saman village, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1990 and designated as a Ramsar Site in 2019, it covers about 5.26 sq km. The sanctuary is notable for its large population of Sarus cranes and as a wintering ground for migratory waterbirds including greylag goose, northern pintail and other waders and raptors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a shallow seasonal wetland and surrounding agricultural landscape with open water, marshes and grassy margins. The sanctuary offers open viewing areas and watch points for observing resident and migratory birds, especially Sarus cranes, herons, egrets, cormorants and winter migrants. The setting is quiet and rural with basic trails and bunds for walking and birdwatching. Facilities are minimal and the experience is focused on nature observation and photography.
Key highlights
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Ramsar-designated seasonal oxbow wetland covering 5.26 sq km
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Important breeding and roosting habitat for Sarus crane
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Winter congregation of migratory waterfowl including greylag goose and northern pintail
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Diverse wetland birdlife with herons, egrets, cormorants and birds of prey
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Designated Ramsar Site on 2 December 2019
History of Saman Bird Sanctuary
Notified as a Bird Sanctuary in 1990 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to protect the oxbow lake and its avifauna. Designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance on 2 December 2019 (Ramsar Site No. 2413) recognizing its importance for Sarus crane and migratory waterbirds.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Agra Airport about 80-90 km away; Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow about 200 km is the nearest major international airport |
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| By train |