Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2, Prayagraj, UP
- Prayagraj
- 23 August, 2026
- V. Amirtha
About Shauts University
Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds, open spaces, roadside vegetation, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding, nesting, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments.
The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies, grassy patches, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas.
Bird Guide - V.Amirtha Bharathi
A nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable, informative, and engaging experience for participants.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Shauts University
The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes, vegetation, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin, White-breasted Waterhen, Red-wattled Lapwing, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings, while Black-hooded Oriole, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird, Ashy Prinia, Zitting Cisticola, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting.
White-breasted Waterhen
Grey Francolin
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Spotted Dove
Laughing Dove
Indian Pond-Heron
Eastern Cattle-Egret
Red-wattled Lapwing
Asian Green Bee-eater
White-throated Kingfisher
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Black-hooded Oriole
Black Drongo
House Crow
Common Tailorbird
Ashy Prinia
Zitting Cisticola
Red-vented Bulbul
Indian Pied Starling
Summary of Walk
The bird walk at Shauts University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha, the walk was attended by six participants, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance.
The session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees, open areas, gardens, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall, the walk was a valuable birding experience, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities.
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