Top 15 Famous Bird Sanctuaries In India Are A Must Visit
- Birds found: Drongo, Whistling Teal, Jungle fowl, Barbet, bulbul, Peacocks, etc
- Timings: 9 am to 5 pm
- Entry fee: 100/- for Foreigners
10. Dhumkal National Park:
This is in Gujarat and is now known as Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary and is both bird and animal sanctuary in India. It is in Bharuch district and is in the heart of dense forests around the river. Monsoons are an excellent time to see this park. A lot of wildlife inhabits this park apart from birds.
- Birds found: migratory birds, Crested Serpent Eagle, Shikra, sparrow hawk, gray hornbill.
- Timings: Open all hours
- Entry fee: 30/- for Indians, 100/- for Foreigners, 35/- for vehicles
11. Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary:
This is in Andhra Pradesh, also popular for Asian elephants. The threatened species of birds like the vulnerable yellow-throated bulbul also houses in this park. Notable freshwater streams here are the Kaigal and Kaundinya. One can also see the Kolleru Lake here.
- Birds found: yellow-throated bulbul, grey and rosy pelicans, pied hornbills, love birds, budgerigars
- Timings: 7 am to 5 pm
- Entry fee: Contact the forest officer of the area for details
12. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary:
This is very popular for its lake. Located 65 km from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in India, and the biggest bird sanctuary in India. The beautiful lake is good to go between November to February. It was declared a national park in the year 1969.
- Birds found: Over 250 species including purple moorhen, pelicans, flamingos, cranes, grebes, brahminy ducks, herons, etc.
- Timings: 6 am to 5:30 pm
- Entry fee: 60/- per person and 100/- per camera. Sailing fee 220/- and personal boat 1320/- per boat.
13. Mayani Bird Sanctuary:
This is in the Satara District of Maharashtra. Tourists can also take a pet safari ride and see these in some preserved areas. The over-flown water from the Mayani dam makes a crescent-shaped water body called the Chand Nadi and Siberian flamingos, and other migratory birds nest around this area.