Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

Keetham lake, is about 20 KM from Agra and 12 km from sikandra is located within the Soorr Sarovar Bird Sanctuary. Keetham declared as National Bird Sanctuary in 27 March 1991 by U.P. Forest Department.

The entire lake is formed in a catchment area of 7.13 km². Keetham Lake is pentagonal in shape. There are artificially created islands for shelter and breeding grounds to the migratory birds.

More than 206 species of migratory and resident birds are known to have their resting habitats at Soor Sarovar. Keetham lake plays as a host and welcome a wide range of avifauna during winter season. The important aquatic birds inhabiting Keetham lake are-

Little Gerbs
Cormorants
Darter,
Grey Heron
Purple Heron
Paddy Bird
Cattle Egrets
Large Egrets
Smaller Egrets
Little Egrets
Night Heron
Painted Stork
Black necked Stork
White Stork
white Ibis
black headed ibis
Spoon Bill
Open Bill
Grey Goose
Bar headed Goose
Lesser Whistling Teal
Ruddy Shelduck
Pintail
Common Teal
Spot Billed Duck
Gadwall, Wigeon
Shoveler
Comb Duck
Pelicans
sarus cranes
coots