Tenzin Chodon
The monsoon floods this UNESCO World Heritage Site, creating ideal conditions for resident waterbirds to nest. Spot painted storks, herons, and cormorants.
Also known as the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Thattekad comes alive with the southwest monsoon. Look for the Malabar Trogon, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, and Sri Lanka Bay Owl.
Located along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Karnala's rain-soaked forests make birdwatching especially rewarding. Keep an eye out for the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher and Indian Pitta.
The Konkan coast becomes a birdwatching hotspot during the monsoon. Within a small area, you can spot five kingfisher species along with the Hooded Oriole.
Made up of six river islets on the Kaveri, Ranganathittu becomes an important nesting site for river terns, spoonbills, and openbill storks.
While the core remains closed, Satpura's buffer zones stay open during the monsoon, where you can sight the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Crested Serpent Eagle, and other raptors.
South Goa's Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is covered in lush greenery during the rains. Watch for the Crimson-backed Sunbird, White-bellied Woodpecker, and Velvet-fronted Nuthatch.
The floodplains of Dibru-Saikhowa attract several wet-grassland birds during the monsoon. You can catch sight of Jerdon's Babbler and White-winged Wood Duck.
Near Ajmer, the monsoon transforms these grasslands into breeding grounds for threatened birds. Watch for the Lesser Florican's courtship display and the Rain Quail.