Shekha Bird Sanctuary

Shekha Bird Sanctuary, also known as Shekha Jheel, is a seasonal freshwater wetland bird sanctuary located in Shekha village in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, about 17 km from Aligarh city. Notified by the Uttar Pradesh government, it covers about 25 hectares and is known as a wintering habitat for migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia as well as resident species, making it a notable birdwatching destination in western Uttar Pradesh.

Visitors can expect a shallow seasonal lake and surrounding wetland with open water, reeds and agricultural edges. The sanctuary offers birdwatching from earthen bunds and a watchtower/viewing platform, with opportunities to see migratory waterfowl, waders and resident birds in winter. The setting is quiet and natural with basic visitor infrastructure, suitable for nature walks, photography and sightseeing.

Shekha Jheel is a natural seasonal wetland that was notified as a bird sanctuary by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to protect habitat for migratory and resident birds. The lake has traditionally served as a wintering ground for migratory species and is managed by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department.

The wetland is locally valued as a natural water body and seasonal bird habitat, used for nature education, birdwatching and low-impact recreation by residents of Aligarh district.