Named as one of the smallest wildlife sanctuaries in India, Kutch Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is located in Nalia in Kutch district. The sanctuary is the second largest conservator of the Great Indian Bustard, which has an ostrich-like appearance. This reserve is home to birds like harriers, common cranes, black partridges, sand grouses, black and grey francolin and animals like wolf, desert cat, blue bull and striped hyena. The best time to visit Kutch Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is between August and March.
Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary
If you plan to visit this sanctuary, be prepared for some real adventure. Known as one of the smallest wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat, Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Located in Jamnagar district on the Gulf of KutchiIt is amongst the few places in India where the rare, endangered species of Houbara Bustard, Indian Wolf can be spotted. Covering about 332.87 hectares of land, Gaga sanctuary is home to12 species of mammals, 8 species of reptiles and 88 species of birds. Some of the commonly spotted animals here are wolf, jackal, mongoose, jungle cat and bluebull while birds like pelicans, spot-billed ducks, flamingoes and demoiselle cranes can also be found here. You will also get a large population of butterflies, moths, honeybee, wasps, spiders and termites in the sanctuary as well. The best time to visit Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary is between October and March.
Gir National Park
Known as the largest abode of the Asiatic Lions of India – Gir National Park – is a wildlife jewel.
Situated 43 kilometers from Somnath, the sizable population of lions makes Gir one of the most popular sanctuaries in the country. Apart from roaring lions, Gir also boost of ratel, rusty spotted cat, pangolin, ruddy mongoose, civets, paradise flycatchers and 300 species of birds. December and Mid June are the best time to visit Gir National Park.
The Blurred Reflection
The ruddy shelduck known in India as the Brahminy duck usually found in the river banks and huge lakes.
They lived in herd and always seen in pairs. They are very shy and difficult to capture.I clicked this image on my visit of Nalsarovar bird sanctuary. Our boat was very far from the group of ducks but they already started swimming to keep us behind and then flew away.
The Poop Table
The ashy-crowned sparrow-lark is a small sandy and chocolate colored member of the lark family.
They found in plains and grass lands. They used to live and roam In small and big flock.
I visits this outskirt area of my city in winter as specially.One day while observing the whole area i found one common hoopoe foraging few feet from me. I started crawling and then noticed one green bee eater and this lark on the other side and nearer from hoopoe. From all of them i found this fluffy lark more interesting as it was sitting on the small stone peacefully. I reached near as much possible and clicked this frame just before it stood up and left some tiny poop on the stone.