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By TripFactory Holidays
12 Bird Watching Destinations Around the World
Mindo, Ecuador's cloud rainforest town, boasts over 500 bird species and has won the Audubon Society's Christmas Count six times, attracting hummingbirds, toucans, tanagers, flycatchers, and woodpeckers.
Jardin in Colombia offers a unique bird watching experience with the Andean Cock of the Rock birds, known as Gallitos de Rocas, at the Reserva Natural de Rocas, a private reserve with no nets and ample seating.
The Danube delta, Europe's news land, boasts the world's third-largest biodiversity, offering visitors 40m2 channels for boat exploration and birdwatching, including European pelicans.
Tanzania's Ngorongoro crater, home to over 30,000 animals, offers a unique bird watching experience after traveling in the Amazon.
Cienaga de Zapata National Park in Cuba features 28 unique bird species, including flamingos, and offers knowledgeable guided tours for observing and photographing these creatures.
Hawaii offers a paradise for birdwatchers, featuring endemic species like the Red-crested Cardinal, House Finch, Mynah, Black Crowned Night Hero, Cattle Egret, Grey Francolin, Hawaiian Goose Nene, and Stilt.
Sanibel Island in Florida, known for its beaches and historic lighthouse, has been protected by city restrictions since the 1970s, including the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is a vast and protected sanctuary known for its diverse wildlife, including Tigers and Leopards. Covering almost 2000 SqKM, it hosts over 300 bird species, including common, nocturnal, and rare species. The best time to visit is in winter, when migratory birds from Cold Northern countries are most active.
Balule Nature Reserve, a Kruger National Park concession, offers a unique birding experience with a perennial Olifants River, attracting raptors, vultures, kingfishers, bee-eaters, starlings, weavers, hornbills, and lilac-breasted rollers.
Since 2014, Turkey's Pamukkale cotton castle has welcomed a group of friendly, vocal ducks who enhance the outdoor nature park's stunning view and aesthetic appeal.
The Isle of May, a National Nature Reserve in Scotland, is home to 120,000 puffins, shags, guillemots, and razorbills. Visitors can explore the island by boat from Anstruther, where they can observe the birds, enjoy the stunning scenery, and take photos.
The Isle of Mull, off Scotland's west coast, is a popular bird watching destination with abundant wildlife, including White-Tailed Eagles nesting near Loch Na Keal.