The Indian region is amazingly rich in bird life. Roughly 2400 species of birds (including the subspecies) inhabit this land. That's almost one third of the species in the world. And this makes India ornithologist’s paradise. There are so many national parks and sanctuaries where birds can be watched and shot by camera. Although bird watching is not as popular pastime in India as fishing but nature walks and bird watching are gaining popularity at a rapid pace. The places where one can indulge in bird watching include Bandipur National Park, Chilka Lake wildlife sanctuary, Coringa Sanctuary, Harike Lake, Wular Lake.

India thus offers unparalleled opportunities for watching a large number of species of birds in their natural habitat. Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary at Bharatpur is undoubtedly the Mecca for all bird enthusiasts. The place acquires a unique ambience in the winter months when thousands of migratory birds from the northern latitudes throng the place.

Many migratory birds flock to northern India and this increases the chances of sporting rare birds.