The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a cluster of 300 or so islands located in the Bay of Bengal. It lies in the South-East direction relative to India, to the West of Myanmar.

Though the archipelago has numerous islands, around 90% is uninhabited, and tropical rainforests and evergreen forests cover the majority of these areas in addition to the long coastlines – a paradise for wildlife.

 

It is definitely one the most interesting places for birders around the world as it is home to 27 endemic bird species and subspecies along with 250 or so of the resident and migratory  species here, providing ample opportunities for excellent birding.

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The forest type is as follows :

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• Evergreen Forest

• Tropical Evergreen Forest

• Andamans Moist Deciduous Forests

• Littoral Forests

• Mangrove Forest

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At present, access is only permitted at a few places on the Islands, most of it is the Andamans. Hence, it may be agreed that there are species waiting to be discovered or recorded here still.

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When to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands :

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• The Winters from October – March end is the best time to be here. Opportunities for winter migrants and pelagic birding also increase during the winters.

• Summers are also pleasant here, though days may be hot and humid.

• The monsoon from June – September on the islands is awash with rain with restricted flight operations and storm warnings.