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100% Success for Storks in Gujarat Nest Study
26 Aug
Summary
- Four active nests yielded eight juveniles with a 100% success rate.
- Storks adapted to invasive gando baval for nesting.
- Biparental care was exceptional with constant nest protection.
The Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has been confirmed as a vital breeding ground for the Black-necked Stork. A recent study published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa evaluated the species' population and reproductive success between July 2024 and March 2025.
Field surveys identified four active nests, which successfully produced eight juveniles with an impressive 100% fledging rate. The storks adapted by nesting on invasive 'gando baval' trees, typically between 3 and 4.5 metres high, near shallow waters ideal for foraging.
Exceptional biparental care was observed, with parents consistently protecting nests and swapping duties during foraging trips. Conservation efforts are bolstered by this data, benefiting the Black-necked Stork, a species listed under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
