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India Bihar

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You will notice that there is no introduction to this section yet.

I would like to fill this gap with an introduction from a local birder [or someone who is a frequent visitor] for every on of the geographical pages. The many thousands of birders now regularly using these pages prefer to read something written by someone who can see the place from an insider's point of view. They know the best spots, not just the ones that first time overseas visitors usually visit or that are on the normal birding trip itineraries.

Each introduction carries the e-mail address of the contributor so that birders can get in touch with them if, for example, they are planning a trip [unless the contributor is unable to do this].

Please get in touch if you feel you can contribute an introduction to this page - you don't have to be an expert; I'm not!

useful reading

* Field Guides & Bird Song

For a comprehensive list of recommended titles covering India as a whole - please see the main India page of Fatbirder

useful information

State Bird

Indian Roller

reserves

Betla National Park

http://travel.indiamart.com/bihar/wildlife/betla-national-park.html
Palamu shot to fame as early as 1932 for its tiger census - the first of its kind in the world. In 1974 it became one of the countrys earliest tiger reserves. Endowed with thick tropical forests and a rich variety of fauna, the core area of the sanctuary has been declared as Betla National park (232 sq. kms.).

Chotanagpur Plateau

http://www.indianvisit.com/unexplored/chotanagpur.htm
The Chotanagpur plateau falls in the southern part of the Indian state of Bihar and forms the eastern end of the Vindhya ranges. The wild animals and plants inhabiting the region share their residence with the indigenous people and live a harmonious and symbiotic life.

Hazaribahg Sanctuary

http://travel.indiamart.com/bihar/wildlife/hazaribagh-sanctuary.html
An abundance of wild animals is a very pleasant sight. Wild bear, Nilgai, Chital and Kakar can be seen at dusk and dawn, gambolling and enjoying themselves in the waters of the lake. The tiger and panther, exclusive attractions at this sanctuary demand extreme patience from the viewer. Hazaribagh perhaps holds more Sambhars than any other area of comparable size. The 1970 census has established the presence of 14 tigers, 25 Panthers and 400 Sambars.

Palamau Tiger Reserve

http://travel.indiamart.com/bihar/wildlife/palamau-tiger-reserve.html
There are good motorable roads inside the park that offer the motorists a close view of the wild in the dense forests. Providing excellent opportunities for observing the animals, without causing any disturbance, There are two towers and a tree top tower.

trip reports

Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you cant find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page give them a try!

Bihar Conservation

http://www.sanctuaryasia.com/interviews/pksen.php
The Ganga itself is a wildlife haven and by merely ceasing to harm it, the river will return life to Gangetic dolphins, turtles, crocodiles and birds...