Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary (Benti Tal)

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary, also known as Benti Tal, is a wetland bird sanctuary located at Benti village near Kunda in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. Centered on the natural oxbow lake Benti Tal, it provides habitat for resident and migratory waterbirds. Notified as a bird sanctuary by the Uttar Pradesh government, it is recognized for winter bird migration and is managed by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department as a protected wetland for bird conservation and nature observation.

Visitors can expect a shallow natural lake and surrounding wetland with open water, marshy edges and agricultural surroundings. The sanctuary is known for flocks of resident and winter migratory waterbirds, including ducks, waders and other wetland species. Visitors can walk along the lake periphery, use viewing points and watchtowers for birdwatching and photography. The setting is rural and quiet, with limited built infrastructure, focused on nature observation.