Gujarat has been blessed with varied birdlife and diversified eco-system. Almost 603 bird species are found in this state. The wetlands of Gujarat are one of the best in India and are a treat for birders. You can easily spot Pelicans, Ibises, large flocks of Flamingos, Ducks, Geese, Storks and many other birds here.
Most popular bird watching places include Banni Grassland Reserve, Barda Hills Sanctuary, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch, Marine National Park, Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Naliya-Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Porbandar, Thol Bird Sanctuary, and Velavadar National Park.
Greater Flamingo happens to be the state bird of Gujarat.
Birds found in Gujarat include the critically-endangered Long-billed and White-backed Vultures. Imperial Eagle, Greater-spotted Eagle, White-naped Tit, Indian Skimmer, Stolikcza’s Bushchat, Great Indian Bustard, Saras Cranes, the near-threatened Lesser Flamingo, Black-headed White Ibis, Caspian Tern, and so many more birds can be spotted in this magical state.
Other bird watching places worth visiting include Vadla Lake, Pariej Lake, Indroda Park, Dasada, Zainabad, Patdi, and Nakhatrana.
Gir Sanctuary and National Park
Gir Sanctuary and National Park also called Sasan-Gir is located near Talala Gir in Gujarat. Home to the mighty Asiatic Lion, it’s also the safe house of nearly 300 species of birds and is one of the most visited bird watching destination in Gujarat.