10 Indian Bird Sanctuaries That You Should Visit Once In Your Lifetime

Zee Media Bureau
May 10, 2024

1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan

It is the largest bird sanctuary in India. Some frequently spotted birds here are woodpeckers, grey francolin, kingfishers, and barbets. The place is open all year round.

2. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

Over 300 species of migratory and resident birds call this region home. Among the sanctuary's main attractions are Indian cuckoo, Oriental darter, and cormorants, etc. Here, you can also see several butterflies.

3. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana

This region is home to over 250 species of birds, including purple sunbird, Eurasian thick-knee, gray francolin, etc. Within the sanctuary is located a library, a small museum, and a beautiful lake.

4. Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Goa

Named after the eminent Indian ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali, the sanctuary is home to over 400 avian species, both resident and migratory. Here, visitors can spot white egrets, purple herons, kingfishers, etc. Boat rides through the mangroves are exciting here.

5. Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary, Odisha

It is home to thousands of residents and migratory birds. Visitors can spot flamingoes, egrets, white-billed storks, etc here. Take a boat ride on the Chilika Lake to explore its vast expanse and scenic beauty.

6. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

Some of the birds commonly sighted here are Indian Darter, Little Cormorant, White Ibis, kingfishers, etc. Boating trips around the sanctuary are extremely relaxing.

7. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

A Ramsar site, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is home to more than 250 species of birds including pelicans, flamingos, egrets, herons, cranes, etc.

8. Mayani Bird Sanctuary, Maharashtra

The place is a hub for aquatic birds. The place attracts several migratory birds including flamingos, stork, kingfishers, black ibis, etc.

9. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu

Birds like Storks, Egrets, Cormorants, Darter, Flamingos, etc could be spotted here. Several migratory birds also stop by the region. Birds can be viewed from the bank or watch tower.

10. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka

The sanctuary is home to around 170 different species of birds. Commonly seen birds here are Painted Stork, Kingfishers, Cormorants, Darter, etc. Visitors can go on boating here.

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