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Sandi Bird Sanctuary is located in the Hardoi District of Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Sandi Wildlife Sanctuary. It is an important Freshwater Wetland situated along the Hardoi–Sandi Road, near Deher Jheel and the Garra River. In 1991, the Sandi Wetland was declared a Bird Sanctuary. Its primary objective is the conservation of resident and Migratory Birds, aquatic vegetation, and wetland ecosystems.

Sandi Bird Sanctuary covers an area of approximately 308.5 hectares. During winter, numerous waterbirds migrating along the Central Asian Flyway use this wetland as a habitat. The region supports Sarus Cranes, various species of ducks, and other resident and migratory birds. It has also been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). On 26 September 2019, it received international recognition as a Ramsar Site.

Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is located in the Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and was notified in 1990. It covers approximately 29 square kilometres and serves as an important habitat for resident and migratory waterbirds. Okhla Bird Sanctuary is situated in Gautam Buddh Nagar district near the Okhla Barrage on the Yamuna River. It was also declared a Bird Sanctuary in 1990 and covers approximately 4 square kilometres. Both sanctuaries protect wetlands, aquatic vegetation, and the natural habitats of migratory birds.

Mahaveer Swami Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Devgarh region near the Betwa River. In 1977, this region was identified for wildlife conservation. Its vegetation includes Teak, Arjun, Tendu, and Bamboo. Wildlife found in the region includes Wolves, Hyenas, Nilgai, Deer, and other animals. The Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh and was renamed Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary in 2015. Located near the Kanpur–Lucknow Highway, it is an important wetland and conservation area for migratory birds.