A Bird Watcher's Paradise
Birds
are also plentiful in the woodlands where one can hope to see
the Grey Hornbill, Grey Partridge, Green Pigeon, Peafowl, Paradise
fly-catcher and the Golden backed woodpecker, to name a few representative
species. Saras Cranes and Wading birds are abundant at marshes
en-route from Udai Bilas Palace to Old Palace ( 4 kms). Nature
lovers are welcome to spend hours rowing on the lake or trekking
in the forest to get a close look at the birdlife. Bird-watching
trips can also be arranged to nearby lakes. |
Nature
lovers can expect visits to the Sitamata Wildlife sanctuary, a
423 - sq km forest which abounds in bird life and animals such
as the leopard, four horned antelope, spotted deer, sambar and
even the giant brown flying squirrel ( 140 Kms) Another sanctuary
is at Jaisamand which spreads around one of the largest artificial
lakes of India (90 Kms).
Udai
Bilas Palace is a round-the-year paradise for bird watchers. The
cooler months from November to February are the best to see winter
migratory birds and the monsoon season, from July to October,
is the nesting season when birds can be observed in attractive
plumages. One can see from the Palace itself at remarkably close
range egrets, night and pond herons, white necked and painted
storks, coots and winter or resident ducks among others, depending
on the season of your visit. 
