Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
Location
The Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is situated 45 Km from Kanpur, on Lucknow
highway.
Best Season
The sanctuary can be visited all year round, but the best season to
watch the migratory birds is November to March.
Major Wildlife Attractions
Migratory birds, Shovards, Parakeets, Purple Moorhen and Deers.
About the Sanctuary
One of the major wildlife sanctuaries attractions of Uttar Pradesh,
Nawabganj Birds Sanctuary is a great weekend trip from Kanpur. The small
sanctuary, spread in an area of 3 sq km, attracts hundreds of migratory
birds species during winters. The sanctuary is mainly the area around a
shallow lake The lake forms a perfect place for the migratory and water
birds for a long stay. As a part of conservation of lake and its
surroundings, Government of Uttar Pradesh declared the area as a
sanctuary in 1984. The picturesque sanctuary is an ideal for
photographers and picnic lovers. To enhance the knowledge of visitors
regarding birds, an Interpretation Centre is established in the
Sanctuary. It has the provision of film shows related to wildlife. A
motel, restaraunt and small eateries around the sanctuary makes it an
ideal location for a great weekend trip.
Wildlife Attractions
Avian Population
The avian population here comprises a mix of residents as well as
migratory birds. The birds migrate across Himalayas from Tibet, China,
Europe and Siberia during winters. Some of these birds fly over 5000 km
and above 8500 mts high to reach here. Some of the major migratory birds
during the season are Greylag Goose, Pintail, Cotton teal, Red Crested
pochard, Gadwall, Shoveller, Coot and Mallard. Some major local
migratory and residential birds are Spotwill, Sarus crane, Painted
Stork, Peacock, White Ibis, Dabchick, Whisling teal, Open billed stork,
White necked stork, Pheasant tailed jacana, Broze winged Jacana, Purple
moorhen, Lapwing, Tern vulture, Pigeon, King crow, Indian roller and Bee
eater.
Deer Park
A small park, comprising the deers has been established in the vicinity
of the sanctuary. There are Spotted deers and Barking deers in the park.
It is one of the main attractions in the sanctuary.
Reptiles
The major reptiles found in the sanctuary are Cobra, Viper, Krait,
Ratsnake and Water snakes.
Getting There
The Nawabganj Birds Sanctuary is 45 Km from Kanpur railway station.
Amuasi Airport, Lucknow is 35 Km and Lucknow railway station os 55 Km
from the Sanctuary. One can very easily get taxis and buses from these
places to sanctuary.
Accommodations
Kanpur and Lucknow offers good accommodation to the visitors. But its
better to get a prior reservation in the Priyadarshini Motel, a state
owned motel in the sanctuary. Many other stay options are also available
near the sanctuary.
