Best 5 Birding Destinations of Rajasthan

Who doesn't like birds? Everyone does. And why not, they are most astonishing creature of nature after flower and butterflies whose color inspire life. Every single bird species is special and different in its own way. Those ornithologists who love to explore the birds’ beauty of Rajasthan may pick any of the listed five destination to take their passion to new heights. 

The contrasting geography of Rajasthan where one part is lush green that receives abundant water during rainy season and the western part that receives less than the minimal rainfall that makes that place to be called as custodian of the great Thar Desert makes this place loved by birds of various kinds. This readymade list of destinations is best one to be explored for knowing in depth about the natural heritage of this majestic state of Rajasthan. 

Udaipur City: The best city of Rajasthan that receives maximum of the tourist coming to this state, attracting towards it super lavish beauty and grandeur of excellent bird watching avenues.  The excellent scenic beauty with the backdrop of Aravali Ranges when looked into the lakes of Udaipur as reflection with decorated Shikara floating over it, makes this place exceptionally romantic and stunningly beautiful. 

The major birds that can be spotted in and around Udaipur are:

While Bellied Minivet, Green Munia, White Naped Tit, Wolley Necked Stork, and great White Pelican are some commonly found birds. 

Ranthambore: The National park of Rajasthan known for its Bengal Tiger is also a celebrated dwelling place for various local and migratory birds that can be spotted during Jungle safari. Watching various species of birds is one attraction and watching a bunch of peafowls dancing with their broad multicolored amazingly beautiful feather is another one.  

Major bird varieties are Indian Pitta, Painted Spurfowl, Painted Sandgrouse, Grey Francolin, Egyptian Vulture, Indian Golden Oriole and White Rumped Flameback. 

Keoladev, Bharatpur: A heavenly place for bird lovers, is best for spotting amazing birds that migrates from various parts of the world for breeding to this place. The improved support system has aided to the longer stay of the birds inviting many new other species of birds. This places host ravishingly beautiful species of birds that comes every year in an orderly fashion making this place the best hub for the most amazing bird spotting destination. 

The list of birds that are difficult to find in rest of India are Egyptian Plover, Great Blue Turaco, White Crested Tiger Haron, Standard Winged Night Jar, Casqued Hornbill, White Necked Picathartes, African Piculet,  White Throated Blue Swallow and many more can be easily spotted in this paradise.  

Jawai Hills: The construction of Jawai Dam has not only gained popularity because of the leopard dominated place but also coming up as a new hub for migratory and local birds that were never seen before flocking in such good number, makes this place worth mentioning in the list of “Best Bird Watching destination in Rajasthan”. Why best? Reasons are many, and to start with the leopard safari in Jawai is the primary one.  Secondly, the adulterated nature and least populated place because of very few tourist in the area makes it a peaceful place to enjoy the silence and calmness of surrounding. And birds likes it too. So picking up Jawai as the destination for spotting birds while enjoying leopard safari is a good idea.  

Major bird varieties in Jawai are Rudyshell Duck, Flamingoes, goose, rick eagle owl and black wing kite. 

Tal Chappar: Situated in the Churu district of Rajasthan, this place is famous for spotting migratory birds like Harriers. The abundance of Black Buck also Known as Black Antelope makes the USP of this place, dedicating much of its popularity due to its population. 

For bird lovers this place has many varieties like marsh harrier, pale harrier, Montague harrier, blue jay, brown dove, crested lark, and green bee eaters.