Bird Walk at Jasder Dham, Barmer, Rajasthan

About Jasder Dham

Jasder Dham is a peaceful natural and religious landscape in the Kota region of Rajasthan, offering a combination of open areas, scattered vegetation, agricultural surroundings and pockets of natural habitat. Away from the dense urban landscape, the area provides a quieter environment where visitors can experience the local countryside and observe the seasonal changes in vegetation and wildlife. The surrounding habitat can support a variety of common birds associated with scrubland, farmland, woodland edges and human habitation. During the monsoon and cooler months, increased vegetation and seasonal water availability can make the area particularly interesting for birdwatching.

The mix of open ground and tree cover provides feeding and nesting opportunities for bulbuls, mynas, doves, drongos, parakeets and other resident species, while nearby water sources can attract additional wetland birds. Jasder Dham therefore offers more than a religious and cultural experience; its relatively open and natural surroundings also provide opportunities for nature observation. The landscape is representative of the transitional habitats around Kota, where agricultural land, vegetation and human settlements occur alongside pockets of biodiversity. A visit here can combine the tranquillity of the site with an opportunity to explore Rajasthan’s everyday birdlife and surrounding natural environment.

Bird Guide: Bhuvnesh Kumar

Bhuvnesh Kumar is an M.Sc. Wildlife Science student at the University of Kota with a deep-rooted passion for biodiversity conservation and environmental awareness. His interest in birding is closely connected to his broader commitment to understanding and protecting local ecosystems. With a strong academic foundation in wildlife science, he aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and on-ground conservation by engaging people directly with nature through guided bird walks and field-based learning experiences.

Bird walk Location

Common birds of Jasder Dham

The birding session recorded a diverse mix of wetland, grassland, scrubland and raptor species. Water-associated habitats produced Black-winged Stilt, Red-wattled Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Small Pratincole and River Tern, along with Little Grebe, Little Cormorant, Glossy Ibis, Little Egret and Indian Pond-Heron. The presence of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse added an interesting dryland species to the list, while Indian Peafowl, Gray Francolin, Greater Coucal, Asian Koel and several dove species represented the surrounding terrestrial habitats. Raptors were another highlight of the session, with Black-winged Kite, Short-toed Snake-Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, Shikra, Montagu’s Harrier and White-eyed Buzzard recorded. A Spotted Owlet further added to the diversity of predatory birds. With 26 species recorded across different habitat types, the birding experience offered a good representation of both the aquatic and dryland birdlife of the region.