[Basit Alvi]

Winters is the best. From what I know December to Feb

[Basit Alvi]

I’m not sure about Canon lenses but Tamron or Sigma 150-600 would fall within your budget

[Basit Alvi]

Great suggestions by Arun!

Hi Matt,

Delhi and around have some great birding places. The good thing is you more or less know what to expect at specific places.

Some good places in NCR I would not miss:

1. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary – diverse variety (but beautiful landscape)

2. Mangar Bani – primarily for Indian Pitta and Paradise Fly Catcher

3. Dhanauri Wetlands – Sarus Crane

If you have time over the weekend, 2 days trip – I very strongly recommend Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a 3 hour drive from Delhi but worth it

Plus there are many more as pointed out. These are all close within 1-2 hours from Delhi, depending where you stay. Delhi is fantastic for birding! All the best!

There is also a fantastic birding community called Delhi Bird Photographers who are always happy to help. You should go with a guide and there are some very good ones there. The people in the group can direct you to one: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DelhiBirdPhotographers/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

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[Basit Alvi]

Thanks, very helpful. I will be staying in Juhu but will be moving around and want to go birding all the days when I’m there 🙂

[Basit Alvi]

Thanks a lot Archana. Any birding guides you know?

[Basit Alvi]

I owned the Tamron 150 600 G2 lens and i found it to be very good. This was with a Nikon body though. The overall review of Tamron 150 600 G2 is positive