Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal is thronged by innumerable migratory birds, constructed in 1970 and is one of the most renowned heronries of the country. Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, in Andhra Pradesh, is accredited as the largest pelican habitat of Southeast Asia. In the month of January the sanctuary hosts Flamingo festival inviting a number of tourists to enjoy a vivacious ambience in the natural wildlife refuge. Sandi Bird Sanctuary is situated in Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a safe haven for the migratory birds and bird lovers. River Garra flows nearby the Sanctuary. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is one of the largest bird sanctuaries, located in Gujarat. Najafgarh Bird Sanctuary is one of the prominent places for local and migratory birds. This place is the centre of attraction for the Delhi tourists and the outland tourists also. Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala, founded by Dr. Salim Ali, is counted amongst world famous sanctuaries. Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary was constituted in the year 1983. Patna Vihar Bird Sanctuary is a popular destination among birdwatchers. v About 200,000 birds of 300 different species of birds frequent the sanctuary. Bird Sanctuaries of Kerala form a part of the places of attraction in the state. Considered as a paradise for bird watchers, the Sultanpur National Park and Bird Sanctuary houses numerous bird species. This Bird Sanctuary is ideal for birding and is best visited in winters when a large number of migratory birds come here. A bird sanctuary located in the state of Meghalaya is Siju Bird Sanctuary. Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary is located in Nashik district of Western Maharashtra. This wildlife sanctuary is the abode of wide array of water birds. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is well famous for being the ornithologist`s paradise. The state of Gujarat is blessed with bird sanctuaries, which serve as protected areas for different types of birds in the state. Bird Sanctuaries of West Bengal provide protection to the flora and fauna in the state. Maharashtra is blessed with a number of bird sanctuaries, which provide protection to the flora and fauna in the state. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, located in the Unnao District of Uttar Pradesh, was established in the year 1984. Bird Sanctuaries of Andhra Pradesh form a part of the places of attraction in the state. Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat possesses about 300 species of migratory birds and was proclaimed a sanctuary during 1982. It is a unique bird sanctuary and the largest one on the state, comprising salt marshlands and fresh-water lakes. Atapaka Bird Sanctuary, in Andhra Pradesh, is the home to a vast variety of gorgeous birds. Between the months of October and March flocks of migratory birds arrive creating a spectacular view in the sanctuary. Uttar Pradesh has a number of bird sanctuaries. They provide support to different bird species in the state. Maharana Pratap Sagar Sanctuary, in Himachal Pradesh, is a picturesque abode of wildlife located over the snowy Himalayan ranges. The birds flocking around the sanctuary serve as its major highlight. Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is the smallest bird sanctuary in Gujarat and famous for its rich avifauna. Siju Bird Sanctuary, in Meghalaya, is the home to a large assortment of avian species including the native as well as migratory ones. Several rare birds also inhabit the sanctuary. |