The Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary is a peaceful place where many beautiful birds live, especially during the winter season. It is a favorite spot for bird watchers and nature lovers. The sanctuary is named after a famous freedom fighter and helps protect many kinds of birds and animals. It also has a lake, trees and clean walking paths for visitors to enjoy.
The Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary, earlier known as Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, is a famous bird watching place in India. It is located in the Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh. This sanctuary lies on the Kanpur-Lucknow highway and has a beautiful lake surrounded by trees and wetland areas.
This sanctuary was renamed in 2015 to honor freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad. It is in Uttar Pradesh, a northern Indian state known for its rich wildlife and culture. The sanctuary is easy to reach from both Lucknow and Kanpur cities.
The sanctuary is home to around 250 species of birds. Many of these birds are migratory and travel from places like Siberia, China, Tibet and Europe during the winter season.
Some migratory birds seen here are:
There are also many local birds, such as:
The sanctuary is also home to different types of snakes, list:
Visitors can stay at a guesthouse inside the sanctuary. There is also a restaurant and a children’s park, making it a nice spot for family trips. People can enjoy boating and watch birds from watchtowers.
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