Bird Walk at CV garden, Kota, Rajasthan

About CV Garden

CV Garden is a peaceful urban green space in Kota that combines landscaped gardens with small wetlands, open grasslands, and tree-lined avenues, creating a surprisingly rich habitat for birds within the city. The presence of water bodies, marshy patches, and native vegetation attracts both wetland and terrestrial bird species throughout the year. During winter, migratory birds arrive to forage in the shallow waters, while resident species breed and thrive in the gardens and surrounding scrubland. The site’s accessibility and habitat diversity make it an excellent destination for beginners, photographers, and experienced birdwatchers alike.

Despite being located within an urban setting, CV Garden supports a remarkable variety of birdlife. Open lawns, reed-fringed ponds, and mature trees provide feeding and nesting opportunities for herons, jacanas, lapwings, kingfishers, raptors, and numerous passerines. Early mornings are especially rewarding, with active bird calls, feeding behaviour, and excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Its blend of nature and accessibility makes CV Garden one of Kota’s most enjoyable locations for birdwatching and environmental education.

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Common birds of CV Garden

CV Garden hosts an impressive mix of wetland birds, grassland specialists, and urban species throughout the year. The ponds regularly support Eurasian Moorhen, White-breasted Waterhen, Bronze-winged Jacana, Black-winged Stilt, Painted Stork, Little Cormorant, Little Egret, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Indian Pond-Heron, and Eastern Cattle Egret. The surrounding grasslands are frequented by Gray Francolin, Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark, Persian Wheatear, Citrine Wagtail, White Wagtail, and Indian Silverbill. Raptors such as Black Kite are commonly seen soaring overhead, while White-throated Kingfisher patrols the wetland edges. Trees around the garden shelter Laughing Dove, Red-vented Bulbul, Indian Pied Starling, Common Chiffchaff, and Little Swift. The variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats makes every visit rewarding for birdwatchers, with both resident and winter migratory species contributing to the site’s rich avian diversity.

Summary of Walk

On 9th August 2026, a well-organised bird walk was conducted at CV Garden in Kota, Rajasthan, led by guide Shalini Mehra, with 6 eager participants joining the session. The walk took advantage of the park’s expansive green canopy and its charming small pond, which together attracted a good mix of both terrestrial and aquatic bird species. Shalini Mehra provided valuable insights into bird identification and behavioural observation throughout, keeping the group engaged and curious as they explored the park’s diverse micro-habitats. Participants had a rewarding experience spotting a variety of species, including the Purple Sunbird foraging among the flowering trees, the Black-winged Stilt wading gracefully near the pond’s edge, and a hornbill that drew everyone’s attention with its striking silhouette. The highlight of the morning was observing several garden birds foraging among the trees alongside waterbirds gathered around the pond, showcasing the park’s varied habitats within a compact space. The interactive nature of the walk, combined with expert guidance from Shalini Mehra, made it a memorable and educational experience for everyone involved at CV Garden.

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Bird Walk at CV garden, Kota, Rajasthan

About CV Garden

Bird Guide: Shalini Mehra

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Common birds of CV Garden

Gray Francolin

Laughing Dove

Little Swift

Eurasian Moorhen

White-breasted Waterhen

Black-winged Stilt

Red-wattled Lapwing

Bronze-winged Jacana

Painted Stork

Little Cormorant

Little Egret

Indian Pond-Heron

Eastern Cattle Egret

Great Egret

Intermediate Egret

Black Kite

White-throated Kingfisher

Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark

Red-vented Bulbul

Indian Pied Starling

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