Indian regions are rich in bird life with over 1200 species found here due to the diverse habitats and climate. Bird watching is a way of not only learning about birds, but a channel for study of the natural world as a whole. The immense variety of bird life in this region and the large size and colourful plumage of many species, makes it an exciting prospect. Requiring no special equipment except for binoculars, and a keen eye, bird watching makes for an exciting and learning holiday.

It moved silently but surely, through quiet, banks, trees and bushes, hoping to be inconspicuous. At the edge of the forest clearing, or near a fruiting tree, sat the most delightful Hornbill. Dressed in subdued colours, walking slowly, the bird watchers captured some amazing sights.

The Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary near Agra boasts of being one of the finest heronries in the world with rich aquatic plant and animal life in the fresh water shallow marsh along with its resident and migratory birds. It is nominated by the United Nations as a World Heritage site.

IBEX uses trained ornithologists to guide you in spotting brilliant and unusual species in North India in the Himalayas, Rajasthan, and in the lakes and reservoirs in Karnataka in South India or even Orissa on the East coast of India.

Birding tours are tailor made on request and both geographical locations and time can be fitted to individual requirements. Naturally, nearby cities and cultural sights are woven in.

Salim Ali's books have a wealth of knowledge of areas and species and work as a wonderful guide. `Indian Hill Birds’, by Salim Ali, `Birds of India’ by Martin Woodcock and `Birds of India’ by Bikram Grewal are worth consulting and using as pocket guides.

We are Members of the most respected ornithology club of India - Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).

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