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species of
migratory birds have winged in to stay. Sultanpur was declared
a water-bird reserve in 1972 and upgraded to the status of
National Park in 1991. Today Sultanpur is a beautiful country
of birds and animals, which is covered with lush green lawns,
trees, shrubs and masses of Bougainvillea.
Climate in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
The climate in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is tropical with
very hot summers and chilly winters. Monsoon approaches this
place in the month of July and continues till mid-September.
The best season to visit this sanctuary is in winters as the
chances of seeing the exclusive wildlife of this sanctuary is
more in these months.
Vegetation in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
The vegetation in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is tropical and
dry deciduous and the flora include Babul, Savannah grasses,
Acacia, Jamun, Banyan, Dhok, Khair, Tendu, Ber trees.
Birds in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is mainly a water-bird sanctuary
which is home to Local and Migratory bird species, which can
be seen wandering, swimming or flying around the lake or other
areas. Some migratory birds found in the Bird Sanctuary are
Siberian Cranes, Demoiselle Cranes, Ruddy Shelducks, Grey
Pelicans, Flamingoes, Bar- headed Geese, Spotted Sandpiper,
Darters, Grey Lags, Gadwalls, Mallards, Pochards, Shovellers
and Teals. Local birds found here are Plovers, Red-wattled
Lapwings, Grey Pelicans, Grey Herons, Pond Herons, Cormorants,
Egrets, White Ibises, Spoonbills, Kingfishers, Lapwings,
Sandpipers, Demoiselle cranes, Black-necked Storks and Painted
Storks. In addition to the bird species, the park is home to a
number of animals which include Leopard, Sambar, Nilgai,
Mongoose, Blackbuck, Hog Deer, Caracal, Wild Dog, Wild Cat,
Striped Hyena, Hedgehog, Indian Porcupine, Blue Bull, Rattle
Badger, Wild Pig and Four Horned Antelope.
Best Time To Visit Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Migratory birds arrive in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary in
winters. Thus, the ideal time to visit the Sultanpur Bird
Sanctuary is from October to March.
Other Attractions in the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Besides bird-watching, the park has provided the facilities of
an education and interpretation centre, a small museum,
library, films, slides and binoculars. Boating facility is
also available in the lake situated within the park. Sultanpur
Lake is the point around which the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
has been developed. The lake is a picnic spot for the
residents of Delhi and boating facilities are also available
here. The lake has a good number of reptiles and it attracts a
lot of migratory birds during winters.
How to Reach Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
By Air:
The nearest airport is Delhi (46 kms).
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Delhi.
By Road:
Sultanpur is connected by road with Delhi, Gurgaon (15 kms)
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