A diverse state in terms of landscapes, flora and fauna, Uttar Pradesh is home to some unique wildlife sanctuaries. One such reserve is the Suheldev Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Shrawasti and Balrampur districts of the state. Also known as Suhelwa, the sanctuary covers an area of 452 sq km and is home to several wild animals like the Cheetal, bear, leopard etc. According to a study and subsequent report released by The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) in 2015, the area is home to a whopping 280 plus species of birds, some of which are in threatened and endangered status.
I recently visited the Suhelwa as part of the Uttar Pradesh Bird festival and was lucky to spot several species of birds. The place is truly a delight for birders and wildlife enthusiats. Here are some pictures:
Disclaimer: This post was made possible by UP tourism, opinions as always, are my own. Also, being a novice birder, am happy to be corrected in case any names of the bird names are wrong.
Such a beautiful collection of bird photos! It is encouraging to read about wild life sanctuaries in your country. Thank you, RSHMI!
Thanks so much Peter, glad you liked the post:)
Loved the varieties of the beautiful species of birds, great captures all Rashmi!
Thanks Nisha!
A brilliant photo essay Rashmi! I thought birds like the plum-headed parakeet exist only in my imagination, I’m so smitten by its beauty
Thanks Divya! Am glad you liked it:) Yes, the plum headed parakeets come in flocks and they are really beautiful:)
This is a superb post, such nice birds!
Thank you!
I love vultures…they’re among my favourite!
True, I also love seeing them, this one was from really close so it was great!
Nice one by a new birdir. just one correction Rashmi. the bird named Shikra is actually “Black Shouldered Kite”. You can consult a book or an expert before correcting it. You can add another spicie called Snipes along with Sarus Cranes. They snipes are not so clear so cant comment on specie name. you can just add snipes.
Sirkir Malkoha I missed it.
Thanks Satpalji for your feedback and all your guidance regarding birding:) Really appreciate it.
Dear Rashmi, It was nice to meet learned group of bloggers. All the bloggers were almost new to birding but every one did a wonderful job to promote birding and Dudhwa.
Wish to see you again is such birding fests
Thank you Satpalji, I hope to meet you soon again:) Here’s to more birding trips together!!
I loved the plum headed parakeet!
Thanks so much, it is indeed a beautiful bird!
Very nice captures.
Thanks Jyotirmoy! Appreciate your feedback:)
Loved the post. Beautiful bird pics.
Thanks Rupam!
Lovely photos Rashmi.
Thank you Kalpana!
Excellent post… the photos are remarkable… really beautiful. I wish I was there 😉 Love & best wishes 🙂
Thanks so much! Appreciate your lovely feedback and comments:)