Tal Chappar Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhapar, Rajasthan India

Located at a distance of 220 km from Jaipur and 80 km from Mandawa, the Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary is a small but rich wildlife sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan. Actually a flat saline Rajasthan wildlifedepression, Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is known for its enchanting natural beauty and unique and fragile ecosystem. Situated in on the way of the migratory passage of exotic birds, the Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is famous for its rich population of Black Bucks and thousands of beautiful migratory birds, especially the harriers, who pass over the sanctuary during the month of September. Truly a bird lover's paradise, the Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary comes alive with the beautiful color of thousands of migratory birds, especially the harriers, including Montagur's Harriers, Marsh Harriers, Pale Harriers and Hen Harriers. Other commonly seen birds in the sanctuary include Imperial Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Short-toed Eagle, Sparrow Hawks, Skylarks, Crested Larks, Brown Doves, Green Bee-eaters, Black Ibis and Demoiselle Cranes, which stay here till March. Blue-checked Bee-eaters and Green Bee-eaters are commonly found in Tal Chappar, for this is their breeding place. The best time to visit the Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary in Churu is from September to March.