Nov 18, 2025

Places to visit if you are an ardent birdwatcher

Aanya Mehta

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park), India

A paradise of wetlands where over 370 species gather. During winter, the air fills with Siberian cranes, storks, ducks, and rare migratory visitors, a symphony only bird lovers truly hear.

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Cloud Forests of Costa Rica

Monteverde’s misty green world is a treasure chest for hummingbirds, quetzals, tanagers, and parrots. Each sighting feels like nature sharing a secret with you.

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Danube Delta, Romania

Europe’s wild frontier, home to pelicans, herons, and hundreds of waterbirds. Vast reed beds and quiet channels make it feel like nature whispers directly to you.

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Hokkaido, Japan

Known for its regal red crowned cranes, especially in winter when they dance on snow covered fields, a moment that feels almost spiritual.

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Kakadu National Park, Australia

A living gallery of brolgas, jabirus, kingfishers, and raptors soaring over wetlands and ancient escarpments. Birdsong blends with Aboriginal landscapes, pure magic for observers.

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Rift Valley Lakes, Kenya

Flamingos paint the lakes pink, storks nest in acacia trees, and fish eagles call across the water. A place where every horizon holds wings.

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The Scottish Highlands, UK

Golden eagles glide over dramatic cliffs, puffins nest along rugged coasts, and rare species fill the skies. A quiet, ancient wilderness that feels like it's calling your name.

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Yellowstone National Park, USA

From bald eagles to trumpeter swans and ospreys, the wild American landscape gives birdwatchers a profound sense of connection with the natural world.

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