Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Wetland & Marsh
Birds
Beginner
India — Keoladeo Ghana
October to February
Overview
India's most famous birding site with painted storks and Siberian cranes (historically).
Equipment
- Binoculars
- Bicycle for trail access
- Sun hat
- Camera
Safety Notes
- Cycling recommended for covering large area
- Midday heat can be intense in October
Identification Tips
1
Painted storks nest in colonies visible from afar
2
Sarus cranes are the world's tallest flying bird
3
Winter migrants from Siberia arrive October
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Painted Stork | common | Nesting colonies in dead trees |
| Sarus Crane | common | Open marshland, tall grey birds |
| Indian Python | uncommon | Basking on elevated ground |
| Nilgai | common | Dry grassland areas |