Bird Watching Sundarbans 147

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Bird watching Tour in Sundarbans National Park in South Bengal
Highlights || Bird Watching * Mangrove Cruise * Fisherman Village * Nature Photography * Wildlife * Kolkata Orientation
Possible Bird Sightings || Ruddy Kingfisher * Collared Kingfisher * Black-capped Kingfisher * Brown-winged Kingfisher * Grey-headed Fish Eagle * White-bellied Sea Eagle * Pallas's Fish Eagle
Possible Animal Sightings || Royal Bengal Tiger * Estuarine Crocodile * Gangetic Dolphin * Fishing Cat
Destinations Covered || Kolkata * Sundarbans *
Experience a fascinating Eastern Himalaya birding extension into the delta ecosystem with this immersive Himalaya birding tour segment in the mangroves and wetlands of southern Bengal. While widely known for its tiger landscape, Sundarbans is far more than that — it is one of eastern India’s most remarkable lowland bird habitats and a powerful complement to any structured birding Sikkim or broader Eastern Himalaya birding journey. The rich mangrove canopy and vast uninhabited coastal stretches create ideal nesting and feeding grounds, establishing Sundarbans as a true bird hotspot. Among the twelve species of kingfishers found in India, eight are recorded here, including Ruddy Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Black-capped Kingfisher, and Brown-winged Kingfisher. The presence of the critically endangered Masked Finfoot and Mangrove Whistler adds exceptional conservation value to this Himalaya birding tour extension. The delta also supports at least ten varieties of eagles across its myriad islands, including Grey-headed Fish Eagle, White-bellied Sea Eagle, and Pallas’s Fish Eagle — species that elevate this journey into a distinctive Himalayan bird photography tour opportunity in a coastal mangrove setting. Unlike upland high altitude birding India experiences, Sundarbans offers low-elevation wetland birding conducted primarily by small motorised boats. The islands cannot be accessed on foot, and birding is carried out through narrow creeks and canals that penetrate deep into the mangrove forest. This water-based exploration provides close yet responsible access to habitat-rich corridors rarely disturbed by human movement. Watchtowers on selected islands offer elevated vantage points to observe magnificent mangrove birdlife in its natural surroundings. Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary in the northern part of Sundarbans remains one of the most prominent birding zones within this delta landscape. Its watchtowers and surrounding wetlands provide productive viewing grounds for raptors, kingfishers, and estuarine specialists, reinforcing Sundarbans’ position within serious Eastern Himalaya birding circuits, even though geographically distinct from upland Sikkim routes. After the Sundarbans exploration, the journey continues back to Kolkata, where additional excursions to surrounding wetlands create further birding opportunities. This phase of the program combines structured bird observation with time to explore the historic city of Kolkata, adding cultural depth to this comprehensive Himalaya birding tour experience. By combining mangrove ecosystems, rare wetland specialists, multiple kingfisher species, and raptor diversity, this itinerary expands the meaning of birding Sikkim and Eastern Himalaya birding into the unique delta landscape of southern Bengal.
The islands in Sundarbans cannot be accessed by foot, and therefore birding trips are conducted by small motorised boats that can traverse through the narrow creek and canals. In some of the islands, the watchtowers also provide good scope to watch the mangroves' magnificent feathered species. Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary in the northern part of Sundarbans is a prominent birding area.
Best Season || November to April

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