Bird Watching

Bird Watching enables you to enjoy the tranquillity of your surroundings while witnessing a large number of exotic bird species. Andaman is home to over 270 bird species among which 14 of them are endemic. As a result, it has become one of the most preferred destinations for birding, and a large number of tourists are opting for this activity. People all over the world visit the Andaman Islands to bask in nature’s beauty. It is a paradise for the birding enthusiasts, due to the extensive number of exotic bird species that one can witness in these mesmerising islands.

You can also indulge in photography to capture the rare sights in your camera. This activity is particularly preferred by the wildlife photographers, who can immensely benefit by clicking exclusive pictures. Few of the bird’s species that you can sight if you are lucky are Andaman drango, Cotton Teal, Glossy staling, Andaman bulbuls, Pigeon Andaman treepie, Whistling Teal, Medium Egrets, Scarlet Minivets, Common Moorhen, Purple Moorhen, White-breasted Kingfisher, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Emerald Dove, and much more.

Opt for bird watching in this nature’s paradise for a serene experience! Find yourself get enthralled by the melodious chirruping and the sights of colourful birds amidst the breathtaking islands of Andaman. It is a peaceful experience that can effortlessly relieve all your stress with nature’s healing abilities.

Bird watching requires patience as well as an interest in appreciating the unspoiled nature. If you do not like staying still or lack patience for any silent adventure activity, then bird watching is not for you.

However, if you are a wildlife lover and have a likeness towards admiring the diverse species of birds in their natural habitat, then birding will offer you with an exceptional experience. It is also a favourite pastime activity of all the nature lovers.

Birding guides will accompany you in this activity, who are experienced and knowledgeable about the exotic bird species. During the tours, these experts are proficient in assisting you with several interesting facts and information about the varied species of birds so that you can have a detailed understanding.

The peak season for birding is from November to February.

The following locations are appropriate for this activity:

• Chidiya Tapu
• Farrar Ganj
• Mount Harriet National Park Parrot Island
• Wandoor and Jolly buoy Islands