Showing posts with label bird watching holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bird watching holidays. Show all posts

Up in the Air - Bird Watching Holidays in Nepal

Posted by naharazizi on Sunday, October 23, 2011



the amazing topography, interesting culture and scenic landscapes, as well as 848 species of birds (with 500 of them in the Kathmandu Valley alone), are the main reasons for Nepal has found its way as one of the top destinations for bird watching holiday in Asia.

scenic valleys, lowland jungles, swamps, open fields, dense oak and rhododendron forests and windswept Himalayan plains are just some of the habitats you'll find interesting about birding holidays. The region is home to some endangered birds such as pheasant Impeyan - Nepal National Bird -. Sarus cranes and spiny babbler

Kathmandu Valley

Home Nepal for most bird species, diverse ecology of this area is a fantastic bird watching. Holidays in the valley can be through many areas described above - the swamps and open areas within the valley and hills full of rhododendron, oak and pine. One of the top birding spot in this region is Phulchoki Hill, where some 265 species recorded to date, including warblers, thrushes, woodpeckers, and eagles.

in the foot hills of Royal Botanical Gardens, where about 100 species can be observed, including the spotted Forktail and Tibetan siskin. Najerjun Royal forest Jamachu Hill is still a place suitable for bird watching enthusiasts to rest for blue magpie, Bonelli's eagles, great Himalayan Barbets, potassium, pheasant and more.

Terai Region

Chitawan National Park in Nepal is sub-tropical Terai region recorded 255 bird species, including Tickell's red-breast blue flycatcher, white throat thrush, long-tailed nightjar, the Indian peacock, a Barbet and Red-billed Blue Magpie - which is another great stop on your birdwatching holiday Nepal

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Koshi Tappe wildlife reserve in Biratnagar in the Koshi flood area - a combination of scrub, grasslands and forests, rivers - is the environment that changes depending on the season horribly. To experience flooding during the monsoon months from May to September and dries out to expose the sandy islands during the dry sezone.Omiljeno stopping to bird watching holiday, it is home to 280 recorded species of birds including Bengal green pigeon, 20 species of duck, ibises, storks, herons, marsh grouse and other species not found elsewhere in Nepal.

Annapurna Conservation Area

is considered the largest protected areas in the world, supports an incredibly diverse, but a very sensitive biological system, with 441 recorded bird species, including the only endemic species of birds in Nepal - Annapurna thorny brbljivac.Staništa birds ranging from humid subtropical lowlands to dry sub-alpine areas to the north. Of the other species that can be spotted in the area to bird watching holidays are bearded vulture, golden eagles and six species of Himalayan pheasants.

Bird Watching Holidays in India - Ultimate For Curious Bird Watchers

Posted by naharazizi on Thursday, October 13, 2011



of birds as an obsession for all wildlife enthusiasts. However, if you set the bird watching tour, you can discover for yourself how fascinating and fun it can be, but it is a great way of relieving stress.

India, after a favorable climate is home to more than 1250 species of birds. Whether you're a birder or Twitchier, India is a place for bird watching vacation. So, be equipped with telescopes, binoculars and camera and head to India.

Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary

is located 40 km west of Dehradun, in the west of Dehradun valley on Dehradun-Paonta Road,. Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary, popularly known as Dhalipur Lake is a paradise bird watchers

reservoir attracts 53 species of water avifauna of which 19 are winter migrants from Eurasia. During the winter 90% of water avifauna consists of the following 11 migratory species,. Brahminy Duck, Red Crested pochard, pintail, Gadwall, Mallard, Common merganser, coot, Common Teal, WIGEON, Tufted Duck spoonbill and

Salim Ali Sanctuary

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is also known as a bird sanctuary Thattekkad. Located in Ernakulam district of Kerala, this bird sanctuary houses about 300 species ptica.Svetište is open year round, but the months from November to June is the best time to visit the shrine, since the time of arrival of migratory birds from the north.

Nalsarovar Sanctuary

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary boasts the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat. It is also one of the largest in India. Located at a distance of about 64 km from Ahmedabad, this bird sanctuary includes a large lake with an area of ​​about 123 square kilometers. With the beginning of autumn in India, a large number of birds begin to come to the shrine Nalsarovar whose residence is in the winter and spring seasons.

Ranganathittu Sanctuary

Travelling to Ranganthittu for bird watching can be an exhilarating experience for you. Close to Mysore city and neighbor Vrindavan gardens, Ranganthittu bird sanctuary is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri.Šest isolated islets present in this sanctuary has become a favorite place for all migratory birds that flock here.

During the monsoon season, an increase in aquatic insects attract birds in this sanctuary. Ranganathittu a happy breeding ground for many migratory birds like Spoonbills, Open Bill Storks, Darters, White Ibis, Little cormorant, egret, heron, partridge, river tern, Stone Plougher, snake birds and other exotic bird species. There are several local residents as well as peacocks and kingfishers.

These are some of the bird sanctuaries in India, where bird-watchers from around the world make it the shortest way especially during the winter, when the bird diversity is at its zenith. Visit India for bird watching vacation and experience for yourself the rich diversity of birds at the bird sanctuary. A hassle to get -. Popular birding tours, get in touch with a reliable tour organizer in India