Keoladeo National Park
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Action Packed Birding in Keoladeo National Park
While Bharatpur’s waterbodies are brimming with waterbirds, the variety of habitats, from woodlands to dry forests and savannas, reflects the great diversity of birds found there
Photo Story
Eat, Prey, Love: Lake-side Romance of a Common Kingfisher
The spring has finally arrived in Bharatpur — the perfect weather for the common kingfisher to look for a mate. But winning a female’s heart is not easy. Will a freshly-caught, fishy treat do the trick?
Video
Troubled Waters: Why Bharatpur’s Wetlands Need our Attention
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, has been a birdwatcher’s paradise. Every winter, the wetland hosts migratory birds from across the world. Unfortunately, the wetland is facing recurring droughts. Watch the film to find out why.
Video
Behind the Lens with Abhinandan Sharma: Why He Shares a Special Bond with Bharatpur
Growing up, Abhinandan Sharma watched his father and grandfather document the extraordinary wildlife of Bharatpur, or Keoladeo National Park. This time around, watch him train his lens on the incredible wetland.
Video
Big Herons: Those Grouchy old Fishermen
Armed with a S-shaped neck and dagger-like bill, these herons are accomplished fishers
Species
Delightful Ducks: From the Flamboyant to the Austere
Of all the species of wildfowl recorded in India, just a handful are resident birds. The rest are winter migrants, mostly flying in from their breeding grounds in Central Asia and Siberia. Here’s a look at some of these charming birds
Photo Story
Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Floating Laboratory of Bharatpur
India’s most famous bird sanctuary has a long history of conservation challenges that have persisted for decades
Habitat
Bharatpur: Memories of an Inveterate Birder
The writer reminiscences the many charms of Keoladeo Ghana and the last swansong of the Siberian crane
Wild Vault
The Guide: Keoladeo National Park
The former hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur is now one of India’s most important breeding and feeding grounds for a variety of resident and migratory birds
Travel