Keshopur Ramsar wetland in Punjab: A bird watchers’ delight

Nestled in the border district of Gurdaspur, the Keshopur wetland, popularly known as Chhamb in Punjabi, stands out as a vital freshwater marshland. Holding the distinction of being the country's first-ever notified community reserve, it was designated as a Ramsar site of international importance in 2019. A community reserve is a protected area owned by private individuals or local communities.