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    Top 10 Famous Bird Sanctuariesof IndiaIndia is a home for many beautiful species of birds local as well as migrant birds. Bird

    sanctuaries in India are therefore a hot spot for personality lovers and birdwatchers.

    Some of the beautiful local inhabitants like The National Bird of India “Peacocks !reat

    Indian bustard" Indian #orn$bill" %ingfishers and Indian &agle “!aruda " a Sacred Bird of

    #indus. The !reat Indian #orn$bill is the largest amongst all the horn$bills found in the

    dense forests of 'runachal Pradesh. There are over ()** species of birds found in the

    India" so one can en+oy birding or bird watching in India. %ulik ,-aigan+ Bird Sanctuary

    is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in 'sia. Nawabgan+ is one of the luckiest

    sanctuaries that have such enormous range of wildlife creatures in India. is an ideal

    tourist destination for birding" twitching and Bird watching in India. Twitching is refer to

    those who travel long distances to see a rare bird that would called as twitcher.

    Spectacular /ater Bird Sanctuaries inIndia and Beautiful '0uatic Bird Species

    Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

    The famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also known as %eoladeo !hana National Park is

    situated in -a+asthan. Bharatpur bird sanctuary is one of the best bird sanctuaries in

    India and one of the finest bird parks in the world. 'part from the !reat Thar 1esert " Big

    forts and beautiful lakes" Birds of bharatpur sanctuary are one of the ma+or tourist

    attractions in -a+asthan . Thousands of rare and highly endangered birds come here

    during the winter season. The bharatpur bird sanctuary is paradise for the bird lover2s to

    watch some of the most e3otic birds in the world .

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    predators along with beautiful birds.

    Salim 'li Bird Sanctuary

    The Salim 'li bird sanctuary is home to many varieties of local and migratory birds"

    situated in chorao Island along the river 4andovi in !oa. Salim 'li Bird sanctuary is oneof the best known bird sanctuaries and very famous bird sanctuary in India. It is one of

    the smallest bird sanctuaries where flying Sparrows" Beautiful peafowl" Parrots"

    pelican" Indian giant s0uirral and other rare species of fauna can be spotted. Beyond

    the Beaches of !oa " Salim 'li bird sanctuary is one of the ma+or tourist attractions in

    !oa .

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    %umarakom Bird Sanctuary

    %umarakom bird sanctuary also known as 5embanad bird sanctuary is situated at

    in land of attraction %erala " near to the famous 5embanad lake . It offers a home to a

    large number of migratory birds like 6lycatcher " Teal" Siberian Stork" 7rane" Parrots and/ood Beetle. by riding a houseboat will be the best way for birdwatching in %erala. It is

    a favorite spot for migratory birds and paradise for the bird lovers. 'nother bird

    sanctuaries in %erala are 4angalavanam and Thattekkad bird sanctuary" situated on the

    banks of the Periyar river and famous for some of the rarest species of birds and other

    uni0ue fauna.

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    -anganthittu Bird Sanctuary

    -anganthittu bird sanctuary is situated near to the banks of the %averi river in

    %arnataka. The e3otic migratory birds like light Ibis" &gret" Partridge" #eron" -iver Tern"

    Snake Bird" stone Plougher are the attraction for the tourist. This is an important touristdestination of 4ysore and is located about )* kilometers from the famous Brindavan

    garden lies ad+oining the %rishnara+asagara dam .

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    5edanthangal Bird Sanctuary

    The 5edanthangal bird sanctuary is the oldest bird sanctuary in India" situated in Tamil

    Nadu. The vedanthankal lake region attracted a variety of birds such as pintail"

    garganey" grey wagtail" blue$winged teal" common sandpiper. 8ne si3th of landmass ofTamil Nadu is covered with forests" which is paradise for animal lover and bird watchers.

    %unthakulam bird sanctuary and Pulicat lake bird sanctuary are also famous for bird

    watching situated at border of 'ndhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

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    %aundinya Bird Sanctuary

    %aundinya bird sanctuary is one of the best bird sanctuaries in India" situated near

    7hittor in 'ndhra Pradesh. The habitat is rugged with high hills and deep valleys and

    %aigal and %aundinya are two beautiful streams" which flow through the sanctuary.%aundinya sanctuary offers the best of wildlife and bird watching in India. %olleru lake

    bird sanctuary also offers variety of migratory birds to its largest fresh water %olleru

    9ake .

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    7hilka 9ake Bird Sanctuary

    7hilka lake bird sanctuary is very popular among tourists"located near puri in 8rissa .

    The chilka lake is the most beautiful brackish water lake in 'sia and famous for a rich

    variety of birds. 7hilka 9ake serves as a bird sanctuary and is the largest winteringground for migratory birds in India. The pear$shaped 7hilka lake is one of the best bird

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    watching spots in India.

    4ayani Bird Sanctuary

    The 4ayani bird sanctuary is globally reckoned for its gigantic range of species for

    migratory birds situated in Satara district of 4aharashtra. 4any migratory birds passthrough the area" such as flamingos from Siberia come in large numbers. It is one of the

    most prominent and famous bird sanctuaries in India.

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    Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

    Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary comprising of a huge lake and ambient marshes" is situated

    in 'hmedabad" !u+arat. Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary is the largest wetland bird sanctuary

    in !u+arat" and one of the largest in India" spot birds like 6lamingos" Pelicans"Spoonbills" 'vocets" 7oots" Pintails" small 7ormorants" small !rebes and Shovellers. It

    is count as one of the busiest tourist attraction spot in India.8ne of the famous

    sanctuary in !u+arat is “Porbandar Bird Sanctuary . The !ulf of 4annar 4arine National

    Park is India2s first marine national park in the Indian 8cean at !u+arat.

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    Carambolim Lake Bird Sanctuary: 7arambolim 9ake is one of famous lake in old !oa

    and one of the best place of bird watching in !oa. 9argest wetland of 7arambolim 9ake

    Bird Sanctuary supports a large population of local and migratory birds. Its is also

    known for the big population of herbivorous birds in India. Bird can be spotted here areSpot$billed pelican"#erons"Sarus 7rane"water fowl and Spotbill 1uck.

    Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary: %anwar 9ake of Begusarai" Bihar is the largest

    freshwater o3bow lake of 'sia and biggest o3bow lake of India. The %anwar 9ake Bird

    Sanctuary is less popular bird sanctuary but home to (*: species of birds and :*

    migratory birds. 1ue to e3cessive use of chemicals" loss of habitat and killings of

    Birds"population of birds in the %anwar 9ake Bird Sanctuary are falling towards the

    7ritically &ndangered"5ulnerable and Near Threatened categories. 8riental /hite$

    backed 5ulture" !reater Spotted &agle "Sarus 7rane and Black$bellied Tern are few

    species can be spotted.

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    ulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary: Pulicat 9ake is second largest brackish water lagoon

    after 7hilka 9ake" located between the border of 'ndhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on

    the 7oromandal 7oast of India. Pulicat 9ake Bird Sanctuary is one of the important

    wetland on the eastern coast of India for migratory birds. !reater flamingos is one the

    ma+or species of bird spotted here along with egrets"9esser /histling Teal" Spotbill

    1uck"/hite$bellied Sea &agle and 8sprey .

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    C!ilka Lake Bird Sanctuary: 7hilka 9ake is the pride of 8rissa state and home to a

    number of threatened species of plants"birds and a0uatic animals. The brackish water

    lake is the largest coastal region lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the

    world. 7hilka lagoon host many species of birds during the migratory season and

    Nalaban Island is the ma+or attractions of this bird sanctuary. Bird can be spotted here

    are Spot$billed pelican" #erons" water fowl and peregrine falcon"world2s most

    widespread bird of prey .

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    Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary: %olleru 9ake is a freshwater lake situated between the

    delta of %rishna and !odavari river in 'ndhra Pradesh state. %olleru 9ake is one of the

    greatest and clean water lakes of south India and provides home to many species of

    wildlife around it. The %olleru 9ake Bird Sanctuary is famous for varieties of

    waterfowl"Spot$billed Pelicans and 'sian 8penbill.

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    T!ol Lake Bird Sanctuary: Thol 9ake is a fresh water lake situated near the local

    village called Thol at north$west of 'hmedabad" !u+arat. Thol 9ake Bird Sanctuary is

    home to more than (** species of birds and best place for nest and breed of migratory

    birds. 'vifauna of Thol 9ake Bird Sanctuary are Painted Stork" 'sian 8penbill Stork"

    7ommon Spoonbill" /oolly$necked Stork" Black$headed Ibis" 9esser /histling 1uck"

    Indian Shag" and nest of weaver birds.

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    #edant!an$al Lake Bird Sanctuary: 5edanthankal 9ake is located near the

    %ancheepuram in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.5edanthankal means hamlet of the

    hunter" it was one of the best spot for hunting the birds during the old era. 5edanthangal

    9ake Bird Sanctuary is one of the oldest water bird sanctuaries of India and consist of

    dotted small lakes.5edanthankal 9ake Bird Sanctuary is home to many species of

    migratory birds such as pintail" garganey" grey wagtail" blue$winged teal"Indian

    7ormorant or Indian Shag and common sandpiper.

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    B!indawas Lake Bird Sanctuary: Bhindawas 9ake is the largest lake of

    #aryana"located in the -ohtak city of #aryana. Bhindawas 9ake is the center of

    attraction along with wetland and yellow mustard fields around. The beautiful

    Bhindawas 9ake attracts a larger number and variety of the avian species from around

    the world. 'vifauna of Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary are Northern Pintail"Indian Peafowl

    5ulnerable 9esser /hite$fronted !oose"&ndangered Baer2s Pochard and Near$

    threatened 6erruginous 1uck.

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    %!alipur Lake Bird Sanctuary: 1halipur lake Bird Sanctuary is also known as 'ssan

    Barrage Bird Sanctuary"located in the border of ;ttarakhand and #imachal Pradesh in

    the 1oon 5alley. The 'san Barrage is situated at the confluence of 7anal of =amuna

    and 'san -iver near 1ehradun. /etland of 'ssan Barrage Bird Sanctuary is the

    Paradise for bird watchers with Brahminy 1uck" Pintail" -ed 7rested Pochard" !adwall"

    7ommon Pochard" 4allard" 7oot" /igeon and 7ommon Teal.

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