{"id":29,"date":"2022-05-07T15:22:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T15:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.adorethemes.com\/adore-blog-pro\/?p=29"},"modified":"2022-05-07T15:22:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-07T15:22:10","slug":"record-migratory-bird-arrivals-turn-wetlands-into-a-photographers-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/record-migratory-bird-arrivals-turn-wetlands-into-a-photographers-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Record Migratory Bird Arrivals Turn Wetlands into a Photographer\u2019s Paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>HOKERSAR WETLAND,<\/strong> \u2014 While adventure seekers flock to Gulmarg\u2019s slopes, nature enthusiasts are finding a different kind of spectacle just 10 kilometers from Srinagar. At the Hokersar and Hygam wetlands, more than 500,000 migratory birds have arrived this week, creating a colorful and serene winter tableau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wildlife Department confirmed record numbers of birds from Siberia, China, and Europe, including Greylag Geese, Mallards, Pochards, and the rare Brahminy Duck. Observers describe the sight of half a million birds taking flight against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains as \u201cNational Geographic-level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Visit Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For travelers who prefer tranquility over slopes, Hokersar offers a crowd-free alternative. The wetlands\u2019 open expanses allow for uninterrupted observation of the migratory flocks, while the crisp winter air adds to the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visitor Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Just 10 km from Srinagar, en route to Gulmarg, perfect for a one-hour stopover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> Nominal, \u20b950.<br><strong>Best Viewing Times:<\/strong> Dawn (7:30 AM) or dusk (5:00 PM), when the birds are most active.<br><strong>Gear:<\/strong> A zoom lens of 400mm or good binoculars is recommended. Viewing decks upgraded in 2025 offer improved accessibility.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the birds settle in for the winter, Hokersar has become a hub for birdwatchers and photographers, offering a rare glimpse into the vibrant, fragile ecosystems that make Kashmir more than just a snowy playground.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HOKERSAR WETLAND, \u2014 While adventure seekers flock to Gulmarg\u2019s slopes, nature enthusiasts are finding a different kind of spectacle just 10 kilometers from Srinagar. At the Hokersar and Hygam wetlands, more than 500,000 migratory birds have arrived this week, creating a colorful and serene winter tableau. The Wildlife Department confirmed record numbers of birds from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Record Migratory Bird Arrivals Turn Wetlands into a Photographer\u2019s Paradise - Escalekashmir","description":"HOKERSAR WETLAND, \u2014 While adventure seekers flock to Gulmarg\u2019s slopes, nature enthusiasts are finding a different kind of spectacle just 10 kilometers from Srin"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,14,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-responsible-tourism","category-seasonal-experiences","category-travel"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escalekashmir.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}