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Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary


Nearest Town : - Patna
Time to Visit : October to May
Travelling by road :- Travelling by road is a perfect option where the tourists can get regular bus or taxi service that pass from Rajmahal Hill District and Sahibganj District. It also passes through different areas and cities that head to the shelter of the birds.

The Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary is the only bird sanctuary in the entire state of Jharkhand. The Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary in Rajmahal Hills, the lakes of Pataura and Berhale gobble up an area of 155 hectares and 410 hectares respectively. Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary is situated at a stone's throw from the holy rivulet known as Ganga that adds a pleasant feel to its atmosphere. Incorporating the Pataura and Berhale lakes, is home to a variety of birds including different mynas, brahminy kites, fishing eagles, hose swifts and palm swifts flying at dizzying speeds. The Paradise-fly catcher is a wonder to behold as it flies, with its tail describing a wave-like movement. 

This Sanctuary is famous as a stop point for a large number of migratory birds that come here in winters from Europe and Siberia. The main birds in the place include Pratincole, Egret, Wagtail, Plover, Lapwing, Stork, Ibis, Heron, Wader, etc.This entire sanctuary is spread over a total area of 5.65 sq km.

This place is known as the Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary located in the territory of Sahibganj. Among all of them, there are some of the birds that are resident birds while rest of them migrates from other neighborhood regions. If you are a nature lover but more a birdwatcher, then the Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary is perfect place for you to witness.


The bird sanctuary comprises two major delectable wonderful lakes such as Pataura and Berhale. It also holds a small Ganga River, where you can easily spot the beautiful birds play around the water. Some of the bird species satisfy themselves in huge amount of mud near the banks of river they are very rare to see. They are Stork, Heron, Wagtail, Lapwing, Pratincole, Ibis, Egret, Plover, Wader, and lot more. Visitors can experience their relaxing and comfortable vacation in this tranquil and cozy place.

True Gifts of Nature of Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary. Bihar is truly a splendid home for wildlife. There are a total of 21 wildlife sanctuaries and 2 national parks in Bihar that makes it the best in the country for witnessing the wonders of the nature. People who are nature lover or aficionado of adventure and wildlife, they make sure to witness this place.  The most common attractions that you can spot near the water area are Darter, Dabchick, Cormorant, Teal, Jacana, Gull, and many more. They are easily spotted by the voyagers, even majority of them reside on the hillocks or nestle on the green trees in the forest covered area. Near the banks of the river Ganga, you will spot some of the rare species of birds that spend majority of the time in mud to satisfy they are Pratincole, Stork, Ibis, Heron, Egret, Wagtail, Plover, Lapwing, Wader, and many more.

The most common are the Bulbul, Pipit, Myna, Sparrow, Bee eater, Lark, Blue Rock Pigeon, and other species of birds. This landscape natural beauty attracts the birdwatchers to arrive at this place. It creates the perfect shelter not only for birdwatchers but also for birds to shelter. Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary is located at a short distance from the sacred small stream known as the Ganga River. This adds more pleasant and fills the atmosphere with cool fresh air. The rapid running water of the river passes through the sanctuary that please the eyes of the tourists with delight and pleasure.

The six different species of Myna are the Brahminy, Jungle Myna, Bank Myna, Indian Myna, Pied Myna, and the rarest one is the Grey headed Myna. The sanctuary is actually pretty worth to watch and observe the bird behavior which gives a thrilling view. Apart from the pretty birds, there are also some of the other wild avian creatures who reside here; they are Parakeet, Indian Roller, Drongo, Kingfisher, Swallow, House and Palm Swift, Vulture and Hawk, Fishing Eagle, Brahminy Kite, Tern, and many other birds.

Other Bird Sanctuaries in Bihar
Topchanchi(9sq km), 35km from the mining town of Dhanbad. Udaipur (9sq km) in Champaran, is noted for the flow of migratory birds including pochards, red crested pochards and coots. Resident birds include bronze winged jacanas, pond herons, egrets, swamp partridges, etc. The Nagi Dam Sanctuary (1.9sq km) near Jhajha is the smallest sanctuary in the state and also a place to spot migratory birds. 15km from Patna, Danapur is also a significant shelter for migratory birds, especially janghils (open billed storks). Bihar has its share of the rich Indian diversity of nature, where a good number of animals, birds and reptiles have helped uphold the image of the state as a wildlife haven.

There is complete luxury shelter of voracious avian creatures which makes it wonderful for the visitors to spend more and more time by watching those beautiful two winged birds. These migratory birds include Western Swallow, Blue-throat, Yellow and White Wagtail, Temmink;s Stint, Common Sandpiper, Spotted Green Shanks, Red and Green Shanks, Little-ringed Plover, Grey-headed Lapwing, Brown-headed Gull, Black-headed, and lot more.
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