description Haleji Lake Overview
Haleji Lake is a freshwater reservoir and wetland in Sindh Province, Pakistan, southeast of Karachi. Created by enlarging an existing lagoon to supply water to Karachi, it subsequently became an important habitat for resident and migratory waterbirds. The lake and its surrounding marshes are protected as a wildlife sanctuary and recognized under the Ramsar Convention, reflecting their international importance for wetland conservation.
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Where is Haleji Lake located?
Haleji Lake is a freshwater lake in Thatta District, Sindh Province, Pakistan, southeast of Karachi. It is recognized as Ramsar Site 101 and is surrounded by marshes and other wetland habitats. [Ramsar](https://www.ramsar.org/sites/default/files/documents/library/ram18e_pakistan.pdf)
Why was Haleji Lake enlarged?
Haleji was a saline lagoon until the 1930s, then it was converted into a freshwater reservoir to support Karachi's water supply. During World War II, a feeder canal from the Indus and construction work completed in 1943 increased its capacity. [Lake history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haleji_Lake)
Why is Haleji Lake important for migratory birds?
The wetland is used for breeding, staging and wintering by waterbirds, and Ramsar records regularly holding around 50,000 to 100,000 birds. Its importance comes from the combination of freshwater, marsh and shallow wetland habitat. [Ramsar](https://www.ramsar.org/sites/default/files/documents/library/ram18e_pakistan.pdf)
Which birds can be seen at Haleji Lake?
Recorded birds include cotton teal, Indian spot-billed duck, purple moorhen and pheasant-tailed jacana. Egrets and herons also use the lake as a breeding site. [Haleji Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haleji_Lake)
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