1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: A UNESCO Heritage Site, this sanctuary in Rajasthan is home to over 370 species of birds and a paradise for birdwatchers
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2. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary: Spread across Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam in Odisha, it attracts more than a million migratory birds including flamingos, herons
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3. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana: Over 250 species of resident and migratory birds like greater flamingos, sarus cranes, and Eurasian wigeons can be spotted here
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4. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary: Located near Mysuru, it consists of small islets that become nesting grounds for species like painted storks, spoonbills, and black-headed ibis
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5. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary: Located in Tamil Nadu, it's known for migratory birds such as pintails, garganeys, and open-billed storks that nest on the trees in the lake
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6. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: Nestled along the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Egrets, herons, cormorants, and Siberian cranes visit during migration season
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7. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary: Located about 65 km from Ahmedabad, this vast lake and marshland attract over 200 species of birds including rosy pelicans and flamingos
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8. Mayani Bird Sanctuary: Located in Satara, this lesser-known sanctuary is home to more than 300 bird species. Flamingos, coots, and moorhens are often spotted here