Bird Watching in Rajasthan - A Heaven for Bird Lovers
Peacock - National Bird of India - Dancing in Rajasthan
In spite of a comparatively hostile terrain, Rajasthan surprisingly is the abode of a number of mammals and birds.
The large number of lakes and other waterholes in the state make it inviting for avian visitors from around the globe. And so, also for bird watchers from the world over.
The Bird sanctuaries attract herds of species from all over to their temporary habitat that provides comfortable subsistence.
During the season, the whole place echoes with enchanting sounds and fascinating visuals against the sprawling meadows of flora.
About Keoladeo National Park
The Keoladeo National Park, situated in Bharatpur is a heaven for birds and has been declared one of the most breeding ground for birds in the world.
Once duck shooting preserve for Maharaja of Bharatpur, today the sanctuary is frequented by birds of over 375 species, of which 132 are said to be breed inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Numerous endangered species also visit the area, including the Siberian Crane.
Lots of Species of Birds Visit Rajasthan - Especially in Winters
Being a unique bird place, the UNSECO has recognized it as a world heritage site.
It is truly a paradise of pretty feathered life which provides unlimited fantastic opportunities to bird watchers.
Other birds that can be seen here are the Cormorant, Darter, Purple and Grey Heron, various species of Egret, painted , Open billed, White- necked and Black necked Strok. Millions of water - fowls flock to the park during mating season, along with ducks like Pintail , Common Teal, Ruddy Sheduck, Mallard, Gadwall etc.
The park opens from sunrise to sunset around the year. The ticket is Rs 200 per foreign visitor and Rs 25 for Indian visitor. Vehicles are permitted upto Shanti Kutir about 1.7 kilometres inside at Rs 50 per vehicle.
Other Places of Bird Watching in Rajasthan
The major wetlands other than Bharatpur for Bird Watching are Kukas, Kalah, Bund, Buchora Chandi, Chhaparwara and Ramgarh in Jaipur, Silislerh Jaisamand and Mansarover in Alwar, Ana Sagar and Faterhsagar in Ajmer, Jaisamand, Pichhola and Badi ka Talab in Udaipur, Balsamand and Sardar Samand in Jodhpur, Bassi Dam in Chittaurgarh and Meja Dam in Bhilwara.
In Rajasthan the best season for bird watching starts with the onset of winter marshlands and lakes are inhabited by migratory birds as well as resident birds. In salt-water lakes, flamingos are also found, like in Pachpadra near Barmer and Sambhar near Jaipur. Bird watching is a hobby which has minimum requirements. All you need is a binocular.
