Pariej wetlands in Kheda district, Gujarat

Let's explore the Pariej wetlands in the Kheda district, heard about it through a school mate Eddie for the first time. I had never heard of this name before nor read any reviews about this birding site. Eddie said he had been there and claimed it was a paradise. Having visited a few other well-known places in Gujarat along with Eddie, I knew it was now time to explore this relatively unknown remote area.
We left for Pariej on 17 January 2017. I'm glad and fortunate to have visited this birding nirvana. This place is so rich with avifauna that it delights the onlooker. We hired a guide, Vishal, who is a nature lover and has a good understanding of the birds in this area and knows what his fellow birders are enthusiastic to see. The terrain is flat and has extensive fields. Everywhere we saw birds and local folks planting paddy saplings. One can photograph the birds at one's leisure from the comfort of the car. There are some places when one has to leave the comfort of the four wheels and trod the beaten path on leg eleven. The variety of different species found here is outstanding. I will definitely give this place another visit and satisfy my hunger for snapping some of those elusive species we missed on our former visit. Serious birders who haven't been to this area should give it a GO! Giving this place a visit won't leave you disappointed.