m |
m |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[Image:bird-safari3_1_.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Jim Corbett national park]] | [[Image:bird-safari3_1_.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Jim Corbett national park]] | ||
| − | This national park, located in the | + | This national park, located in the [[Himalayan]] state of [[Uttaranchal]] in [[India]], is one of the best places of birdwatching and other nature based hobbies. |
| − | It was set up in 1936 by Jim Corbett,as the first Indian national park, basically as a safe haven and for the flourishment of Indian | + | It was set up in 1936 by Jim Corbett,as the first Indian national park, basically as a safe haven and for the flourishment of [[Indian Tiger]]s. It hosts currently almost half the number of species of birds of the Indian subcontinent. They include some 577 species of birds. |
It is centrally located in the kumaon mountains in heartland uttaranchal, nainital district. It spans some 920.9 square km at an altitude of 600 to 1100. | It is centrally located in the kumaon mountains in heartland uttaranchal, nainital district. It spans some 920.9 square km at an altitude of 600 to 1100. | ||
Revision as of 22:27, 20 May 2007
This national park, located in the Himalayan state of Uttaranchal in India, is one of the best places of birdwatching and other nature based hobbies.
It was set up in 1936 by Jim Corbett,as the first Indian national park, basically as a safe haven and for the flourishment of Indian Tigers. It hosts currently almost half the number of species of birds of the Indian subcontinent. They include some 577 species of birds.
It is centrally located in the kumaon mountains in heartland uttaranchal, nainital district. It spans some 920.9 square km at an altitude of 600 to 1100.
Best times to visit at Corbett National Park-winter from November to February, summer from March to June and the rainy season the rest of the year. Corbett is closed for public from June 15 to November 15.
Anyone willing to visit India should not miss this enchanting place.
Content and images originally posted by Arunav
Reviews
Sussex bird man's review
I visited Corbett for a 4 day stop over following business in New Delhi in March this year. I bought a package whilst in the UK, staying at the Infinity Resort near Ramnagar, the nearest city. I travelled from Nwew Delhi to Ramnagar bysleeper train, arriving at around 05:30 in the morning. Arrival was swiftly followed by a 07:00 excursion. Each excursion was led by a local guide. In addition to the standard package I took a long day trip to Machoor in the Himalayan foothills where you rise to around 2,000m. The scenery is stunning, the people are extremely friendly and the guides that I encountered where very knowledgable. I recoomend a walk around the Kosi river and the Machoor drive (about 12 hours by jeep). Species positively identified: Changeable Hawkeagle, Purple Sunbird, Plum-headed Parakeet, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Jungle Babbler, Red Jungle Fowl, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Spotted Dove, Scarlet Minivet, Red-vented Bulbul, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Great Egret, Common Mynah, Rose-ringed Parakeet, River lapwing, Pied Kingfisher, Whte-throated Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Black Kite, Green Bee-eater, White-capped Water Redstart, Great tit, Rufous Treepie, Little Heron, Common Sandpiper, Black Drongo, Oriental Honey Buzzard,Indian pond Heron, Blue Whistling Thrush, Crimson Sunbird, Black-hooded Oriole, Streak-throated Woodpecker, Lineated Barbet, White-browed Wagtail, Red-headed Vulture, Greater Flameback, Bonelli's Eagle, Red-billed Grey Magpie, grey Bushchat, Streaked Laughing Thrush, Slate-headed Parakeet, Great Barbet, Mountain Hawk Eagle,Common Kestrel, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Oriental white-eye, Grey Wagtail, White Wagtail, Chestnut-shouldered Petronia, LIttle Ringed Plover, White-rumped Shama, Black-rumped Flameback, Hoopoe, Rufous-cheeked Scimitar-Babbler Crested Serpent Eagle, Indian Peafowl, Emerald Dove, Collared Scops Owl, Oriental Pied Hornbill,Grey Hornbill, Sind Sparrow(?), Himalayan Flameback and Kaleej Pheasant. Not bad for a non-twitcher!!!! Good luck to anyone who ventures there!!!!!
Pros
- Ease of access
Cons
- None really
