Khijadia Bird Sanctuary is a unique wetland area located 12 km from Jamnagar, Gujarat, with sea water on one side and fresh water on the other. It was declared a sanctuary in 1982 and covers an area of 605 hectares, providing habitat for over 200 bird species and 90 waterfowl species. The wetland was formed after a check dam was built near the sea to store waters from the Ruparel River, creating an area with fresh water on one side and salt water on the other that supports both freshwater and saltwater vegetation as well as a variety of birds and animals.