Meet Harish Sharma

Harish Sharma was born and raised in Bharatpur, India and spent his childhood roaming the lands of birders paradise Keoladeo with his grandfather. The latter awakened his love for wildlife and birding. He enjoyed visiting the grounds of Maharajas which became a National Park in 1982. Further, it became a popular place for everyone who had an interest in avian life and served as a great training spot for birding.

Harish graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Economics and English Literature and worked as a wildlife guide specializing in the avifauna of India. He has over 20 years of experience and pursued a career as a naturalist as well as an ornithologist which makes him one of the best guides in India. He likes to expand his knowledge persistently. As a result of his exploration, he successfully began his career in 2018 as a leader in Kazakhstan. Along with his impeccable professionalism, Harish has a friendly, courteous, understanding and warm-hearted personality and a subtle feeling for his guest’s wishes and needs.

1. How did you become interested in birding?

My grandfather was a forest ranger in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, India. At the age of 8, I began accompanying him to this famous bird sanctuary and National Park, where I learned so much about the natural world. In 1996, I spent a year with the Bombay Natural History Society, studying the flora and fauna of the National Park. My dedication and passion were recognized when I was awarded a certificate by the Rajasthan Forest Department in 2000, allowing me to work as a freelance naturalist. Since then, I have been regularly working and leading wildlife trips across India.

Five years later, I rebranded the company as Rubythroat Birding Tours, reflecting my desire to expand beyond Central Asia. Now, nearly 20 years later, my passion for birding and exploration remains as strong as ever.

2. ⁠How many years have you been leading tours?

I have been leading tours over 23 years.

3. ⁠What has been your most memorable wildlife or birding experience?

Walking in the deep forest of Satpuda NP and encountering the wild Tiger was an unforgettable experience for me and my clients.

4. ⁠Which destinations are on your travel wishlist?

Africa is always on my wishlist.

5. ⁠What is your favorite bird family or species and why?

I love raptors and Collared Falconet is my favourite bird . This is one of the smallest and so cute in the raptors family.

6. ⁠What gear do you use for birding and photography?

I use Kowa telescope and Opticron binacular. For photography i use Cannon.

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“There is an unreasonable joy to be had from the observation of small birds going about their bright, oblivious business”

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