Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary india - There is a very faint difference between ornithology and bird watching that we fail to understand and because of which we avoid taking up bird-watching as a hobby, though we might be interested in it. We, at Vacations India understand the difference and accordingly encourage people to take up bird watching with us. A very simple and interesting activity, bird watching is merely the field observation of the birds whereas Ornithology means the detailed study of the birds. The publication of a book called "the Book of Indian Birds" by Dr Salim Ali, affectionately called the father of Indian Ornithology, created an interest among the Indians about birds and bird watching. Different people are interested in birds for different reasons. Some are attracted by the colourful feathers whereas others might be attracted because of their peculiar sound. Whatever the reason, it is an enlightening and enthusiastic breather from the routine life.

Now that you are ready for some exclusive bird watching with Vacations India, allow us to take you to a very special sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park ... one of the most gifted water bird sanctuaries of the world. Widely known as Bharatpur bird Sanctuary, this wetland, although popular, is not natural. By building a dyke here, a dam there and by diverting water from a canal, the king managed to create the new wetland. Only half the land is a wetland, rest of them are either woodland, pasture or other areas. Now over 300 species of birds are found here and the nature of the sanctuary is such that it makes the viewing of the birds very easy. The most eagerly awaited guests of this sanctuary are the Siberian cranes who fly over 6000 km to reach here. This is their home during the winters. As we said earlier, you don't need any special training for bird watching, all you need is active interest in the field. It only requires personal interest and loads of patience. When you are starting bird watching all you need is the ability to know the common birds of your locality like you know the back of your hand. Observe them keenly and you've already started off well. Then comes the practice to recognize a species correctly which if continued can turn you into a good experienced bird watcher. If possible, one should accompany an experienced bird-watcher to master this art. That's why we hire experts to accompany you in the field while you go bird watching. When you set off to acquire the basics of bird watching, you must have three things with you; a binocular, an experienced bird-watching guide and a notebook with pen (so that you can note down whatever you have noticed).