Gir Wildlife Sanctuary: A Birding Adventure
If you’re planning a trip to Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, here’s a tip that might save you some frustration to book your safari permit well in advance. Or else you’ll be facing the same problem that we did. To get our 6:30 am safari permit, our driver went to the Sinh Sadan Orientation Centre at 4:30 am. However, because of advance bookings, we missed out and had to settle for the 9:30 am safari instead.
For us, lion sightings weren’t the top priority—we were there for birdwatching. That said, we were lucky enough to spot lions during our safaris. What excited us was the challenge of compiling a comprehensive list of bird species.
Our two safaris during our visit were, by chance, on the same route assigned by the computerized permit system. Disappointing, but nature always has its surprises, and we still spotted a variety of birds and wildlife.
If you’re planning a trip to Gir, it’s wise to avoid weekends and peak-season festivals. You’re more likely to see crowds of people than wildlife at such times.
I suggest you take a moment to look at the collection of bird photos from our safaris. Gir isn’t just about its majestic lions—it’s a treasure trove for birding enthusiasts as well!
Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus Forest
Black Ibis Pseudibis papillosa - Mating
Changeable Hawk Eagle Nisaetus cirrhatus cirrhatus
Changeable Hawk Eagle Nisaetus cirrhatus cirrhatus
Common Babbler Turdoides caudata caudata
Common Buzzard Buteo buteo - In flight from below
Crested Treeswift Hemiprocne coronata Female
Crested Treeswift Hemiprocne coronata male
Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus flight
Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus flight
Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei macei
Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei macei
Oriental Honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus
Oriental Honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus
Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus
Spotted Owlet Athene brama - Adult.
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