Introduction:
Sunderbans, lying on the lower end of the Gangetic West Bengal, is a mystic land and that such a land exists in such close proximity to Kolkata, is a revelation. Mainly known in the world environmental circles for its endangered Royal Bengal Tigers, Sunderbans claim to fame began when it was notified as a world heritage site by UNESCO. This erstwhile delta featuring groovy mangrove forests everywhere is an ideal location to spend a weekend. If you are an avid bird lover, travel to Sajnekhali which is a bird watcher’s paradise. You can catch a glimpse of these airborne creatures perched atop the different trees here in the shelter of the mangroves. Birds in Sunderbans gives a fresh lease of life to these jungles where fear is the uniting factor amongst men and animals alike.
A non descript Mangrove Whistler looks right at you perched atop the tree, or you can catch a glimpse of the white bellied sea eagle, making a round at the water and emerging with a fish clasped to its talons. A chance encounter with the brown winged kingfisher is also likely. Other rare varieties of birds can also
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