Bird Watching
Mount Harriet, SippiGhat, ChidiyaTapu, Havelock
Some of the birds which are endemic to this islands are Andaman Drongo, Andaman Bulbul, Andaman Shama, Andaman Woodpecker, Andaman Treepie, Andaman Serpent Eagle, Andaman Flowerpecker, White-headed Starling, Collared Kingfisher, Pacific Reef Egret, Vernal Hanging Parrot, Olive-backed Sunbird, Spot-breasted Woodpecker, Yellow Bittern , Andaman Crake ,
Slaty-breasted Rail, Andaman Cuckoo-Dove, Andamans Masked Owl, Andaman Scops-Owl, Andaman Boobook, Hume's Boobook, Andaman Nightjar, Andaman Shama
Places to Visit
Mount Harriet
Perched atop Mount Harriet peak (1,257 ft) the third highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, the park is spread over 46.62 sq km. The national park is named after Harriet C. Tyler, wife of British army officer Robert Christopher Tytler who was also a nature lover and a photographer.
SippiGhat
Sippighat Village is about 13 km away from Port Blair. Prior to 2004 Tsunami, Sippghat had paddy fields. Post-Tsunami it started brimming with bird population consisting of Brown Hawk owl, collared kingfisher, Andaman Hawked Owl, and White bellied sea eagle and a lot more.
ChidiyaTapu
ChidiyaTapu - Chidiya means birds in Hindi language and Tapu refers to island is well-known amongst bird watchers. This one’s about 25 km away from port Blair. It is a home to countless beautiful birds such as Drongos, Hanging parrots, Emerald dove, green pigeons etc.
Havelock
The island is a reservoir of mangroves, forests and variety of birds that are extinct from cities but are living a peaceful life here amidst the blue water. Morning in here starts with the chirping of birds and if you are a bird lover then you will get to watch many exotic birds.
Sample Itinerary for Birding
| Day 1 | Arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel, Afternoon birding. |
| Day 2 | Morning and afternoon birding/N |
| Day 3 | Morning and afternoon birding/N |
| Day 4 | Morning and afternoon birding/N |
| Day 5 | Early departure transfer to airport in time for flight |
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