Rajasthan and Gujarat Bird Watching Tours

Perched in the extreme west lies two of India's culturally rich states, Rajasthan and Gujarat. If one of them is eulogized for displaying its bravery in protecting its motherland, the other has the reputation of producing successful business leaders all across the world. However, if you see these two states through the prism of a wildlife enthusiast you will unfold a new world altogether that has opened new avenues for India Birding Tours.

 

The endless stretches of sand dunes in Jaisalmer have created a protective shield across the Desert National Park. Exhibiting an excellent eco-system of the Thar Desert, the place is the last remains of the world's nearly threatened species the Great Indian Bustard. The vast open land and the spread of scrubby patches throughout the park have provided a perfect atmosphere for their survival. The park has also successfully supported the lives of Stoliczka's Bushchat, Cream-colored courser, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Rain Quail, Black and Grey Francolin and many more.

Amongst all the villages in Rajasthan Siana is the one that has created a special place in every birdwatcher's heart. Its arable land has been the roosting point for many sought-after Indian Birds such as White-bellied Minivet, Rock bush quail, Painted sandgrouse, Striped hyena. Moving further from here will bring you to Mount Abu, the famous hill station of Rajasthan. Here many travelers prefer to spend time boating in the serene lakes or adulating the ancient old temples carved out from the solid rock. But for a wildlife photographer, the place is an abode for birds like Green avadavat, Crested Bunting, Rock Bunting, White-naped Woodpecker, Indian scimitar babbler, Rock bush quail who are peacefully settled in the thick forest and the cultivated land of this picturesque town.

 Velavadar National Park is yet another important destination for birding in India. Although the park rose to fame for holding a significant population of Blackbucks, it is also seen as the largest roosting point of harriers in the world. The wide grassland beds serves as the hiding grounds for the francolins, quails, sandgrouse, and larks but it will not take away the charm of photographing the alluring spirit of the park.

 Gujarat in India is worldwide acknowledged for becoming the last bastion of Asiatic lions. Once upon a time, these royal cats had their presence in several parts of Asia & Europe but years of poaching have limited their presence in the small province of Sasan Gir. Although environmentalists did several rehabilitation programs for settling them in other countries all have been in vain till date. However, the status is quite the contrary in India, thanks to the government programs and conservation efforts taken by the stakeholders today these majestic lions are surging in Gir National Park. Besides big cats and other mammals, Gujarat becomes a favorite stopover amongst the migratory birds who travel all the way from the northern and western part of the world. The vast wetlands of Kutch turn into birding colonies of Greater & Lesser Flamingoes, Demoiselle Cranes, Common Pochard, Waders, Terns, Snipes of all kinds. Coastal Gujarat is crowded by many seabirds like Oystercatchers, Crab Plovers, lapwings,  painted storks during winters. These beautiful species are the testimony to the rich avian life resting in western India that has attracted birdwatchers and wildlife photographers from across the globe.

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