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A UNESCO-listed sanctuary, Keoladeo hosts over 370 bird species, from the resident sarus cranes and pelicans to migratory eagles.
In the heart of Asia’s largest brackish lagoon, Chilika, lies Nalabana Island that attracts countless migratory birds, including flamingos, sea eagles and Irrawaddy dolphins.
Gujarat’s largest wetland sanctuary features a vast freshwater lake and serves as an important winter habitat for migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia.
Just outside Delhi, Sultanpur’s shallow wetlands draws over 250 species annually, including migratory birds like Greater Flamingos, Northern Pintails and rare raptors.
India’s oldest waterbird sanctuary, protected for over 200 years, hosts thousands of nesting storks, herons, and pintails. Elevated bunds offer close views of breeding colonies.
Located along Vembanad Lake, this sanctuary is best explored by boat. Visitors can expect to catch sight of egrets, herons, kingfishers, and migratory waterfowl amid tranquil backwaters.
India’s second-largest brackish lagoon hosts flocks of Greater Flamingos each winter. The vast mudflats and shallow waters create ideal feeding grounds for migratory birds.
Famous for floating phumdis, Loktak is Northeast India’s largest freshwater lake. It shelters migratory ducks, rare waterfowl, and rich wetland biodiversity.
The largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka, Ranganathittu comprises six riverine islets that hosts colonies of painted storks, spoonbills, and cormorants.
This Ramsar-listed freshwater wetland supports endangered species like the spot-billed pelican and lesser adjutant stork, making it crucial for Northeast India birdwatching.