Indian Wild Life: Jim Corbett National Park

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     Banks of the Ramganga reservoir in the Dhikala grasslands of Corbett Tiger Reserve.

 

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If you love to see the free-flying birds, the freely running deer, along with the wild animals like Chitah and bears, then Corbett Park is the proper place to visit. You will feel that you are in safe heaven. Here you would discover the presence of the bird's habitat in water: Water-birds and Waterside-birds. Some of these birds are native species, and many are migratory flocks, coming therein for a specific stay.  

You know the birds have their vacations, too. And there can not be a better place for a vacation than the Jim Corbet National Park in India. Be aware, the park is populated by  Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Birds and Crocodiles, too.

Let us see what the great artist Pablo Picasso says about birds and animals. He said, "God is really only another artist. He invented the giraffe, the elephant and the cat. He has no real style, He just goes on trying things." Yes, birds and animals are God's favourite creations.

Physical Details of Jim Corbet National Park

• Location: Nainital, in the State of Uttarakhand, India

• Approach: New Delhi 300 km   Nearest Railway station: Ramnagar 15 km.

• Weather: All time, except in the heavy rainy season. November to June would be preferable. If you have a plan to visit the park, please, ensure your stay in advance

The Species of Birds

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Once you are in the Jim Corbet National Park, you are in the company of beautiful birds: like Darter, Grey Heron, and White and Black-necked Strokes. But remember one thing. If you want to see the birds from a true perspective, you will have to become part of the silence.

If the list of the birds you would see in the park were to be given, it will be longer than an encyclopedia. One important thing. Do you know what the birds teach us? The birds dare to break the cell they are caught in, and they do so because they have a strong desire to fly.

You will find a unique range of birds, starting from small sparrows to the night watchman owl.

The owl is a bird, you will have to wait till it is dark. It will be a rare event if you see an owl during the day. So plan your visit with an owl after sunset. It is a very shy bird. But one notable feature of this incredible bird is that it has a wonderful pair of eyes.

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To see the birds, go to the grassland part of the Park. It is 500 km square place, so roam with your van. 

For your own camera, please take permission, and it will be okay. Catch the softness of the feathers of the flying angels. That will deliver the much-needed softness in our life.

This park has a vast area to roam around and enjoy the company and the colours of the birds. And believe me, the birds also like our company, too. If you want to check it, just sing in front of a bird. The bird will sing in response. 

There is one lake, Ramganga Lake, in the park. You will find more than 600 species of local and migratory birds. Go there with a permitted camera and have photos of your life.

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In this lake, during the winter season, it is the proper time to view the herons, ducks, and egrets. These birds remain in large flocks. When we look at flying birds, do you know what comes first in our minds? We wish, we can fly like birds; we wish we have wings.

The birds like Osprey Fish and Eagles will be here. They are water birds. The water is there in abundance in the Himalayan range of mountains. Do you know, why the birds sing? They do not sing because they are bored. They sing because they have songs.

The mammals

If you want to see the elephant safari in Jim Corbett Park, you can book your plan in advance. You can book it online. The park is divided into three sub-regions: Bijrani, Dhikala and Corbett landscape zone.

Now let us talk about elephants. They are here in a good population. Go to the Dhikala or Corbett zone, and have an eye-catching view of these peace-loving animals. They are 500 or so elephants in this park. They are fully protected from poaching and other activities which can damage them or hinder their freedom.

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About the other mammals, you will find here them roaming freely in the flocks. 

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If you are interested in the different species of deer, here you will find a wonderful scenario. 

The park is populated by many types of deer: the hog deer, barking deer, sambar deer and a specific Himalayan chital. 

Monkeys hopping from one branch of a tree to another branch will be a feast for the eyes of the visitors. If you are in the Jim Corbett National Park, if you see all the animals and birds making their habitation therein, it will be a memorable event, the event of life.

So, book a ticket to India. Happy journey.