Bird Walk at Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Coimbatore
- 13 September, 2026
- Sathish Ramamoorthy
About Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park
Nestled in the spectacular Western Ghats, the Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park (NBNP) at Anaikatti, near Coimbatore, is a living window into the extraordinary biodiversity of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Spread across its landscaped natural habitats, the park brings together the region’s remarkable variety of vegetation—from evergreen forests and bamboo to shola-inspired landscapes, medicinal plants and rare endemic species. It offers visitors an intimate encounter with the flora and fauna of the Nilgiris, while its diverse habitats make it an engaging destination for birdwatching and nature walks. The wider Nilgiri landscape supports an exceptional array of wildlife, including elephants, gaur, leopards and Nilgiri langurs, alongside a remarkable diversity of birds such as the Nilgiri wood-pigeon, Nilgiri flycatcher and othe
Yet this extraordinary natural heritage is increasingly under pressure. Habitat fragmentation, invasive plants, forest fires, human–wildlife conflict, encroachment, unsustainable resource use and developmental pressures threaten the delicate ecological balance of the Nilgiri landscape. Protecting this biodiversity therefore means more than safeguarding individual species—it requires restoring habitats, maintaining wildlife corridors, conserving endemic plants and strengthening awareness among local communities and visitors. NBNP plays an important role in this effort through conservation education, plant conservation, research and hands-on programmes, helping transform a visit to the park into an opportunity to understand, appreciate and protect one of India’s most precious natural landscapes.
Yet this extraordinary natural heritage is increasingly under pressure. Habitat fragmentation, invasive plants, forest fires, human–wildlife conflict, encroachment, unsustainable resource use and developmental pressures threaten the delicate ecological balance of the Nilgiri landscape. Protecting this biodiversity therefore means more than safeguarding individual species—it requires restoring habitats, maintaining wildlife corridors, conserving endemic plants and strengthening awareness among local communities and visitors. NBNP plays an important role in this effort through conservation education, plant conservation, research and hands-on programmes, helping transform a visit to the park into an opportunity to understand, appreciate and protect one of India’s most precious natural landscapes.
Bird Guide: Sathish Ramamoorthy- TREE NGO
Mr. Sathish Ramamoorthy is the Founder of TREE NGO (Trust for Environment and Ecosystem), based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He started his journey in wildlife photography in 2003 and brings 23 years of experience in wildlife and nature documentation, along with 12 years of experience as a birder. Through TREE NGO, he works with government departments, educational institutions, local communities, and environmental organisations to promote biodiversity conservation, birdwatching, nature education, waste management, plastic pollution awareness, and habitat conservation. With strong field experience in wildlife, birds, and nature, he believes that connecting people, especially students and young people, with nature is the key to creating responsible conservationists and environmentally conscious citizens.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park
Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park offers an exciting birding experience, with its varied vegetation and natural habitats supporting a rich mix of resident and visiting species. The park’s birdlife ranges from colourful forest species such as the White-cheeked Barbet, Jerdon’s Leafbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird to familiar woodland birds including the Oriental Magpie-Robin, Greater Coucal, Common Tailorbird and Yellow-billed Babbler. The presence of three species of drongos—Black Drongo, White-bellied Drongo and Bronzed Drongo—adds to the diversity, while Red-whiskered, Red-vented and White-browed Bulbuls bring movement and colour to the landscape. Migratory visitors such as the Green Warbler, Greenish Warbler, Asian Brown Flycatcher and Taiga Flycatcher further enrich the park’s avian community, making every birding walk an opportunity for a new sighting.
Indian Peafowl
Spotted Dove
Laughing Dove
Greater Coucal
White-cheeked Barbet
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Black Drongo
White-bellied Drongo
Bronzed Drongo
Common Tailorbird
White-browed Bulbul
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Red-vented Bulbul
Green Warbler
Greenish Warbler
Yellow-billed Babbler
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Taiga Flycatcher
Purple-rumped Sunbird
Jerdon's Leafbird
Summary of Walk
Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park in Coimbatore hosted an engaging bird walk on 13 September with 20 participants led by guide Sathish Ramamoorthy. Through both direct sightings and bird calls, the group recorded a total of 38 species, gaining practical, hands-on experience in bird identification and behaviour along the way.
Key highlights included the Emerald Dove, the state bird of Tamil Nadu, along with the Black-hooded Oriole and a Greenish Warbler — the latter a winter migrant whose early arrival added extra significance to the sighting. A Spotted Deer encounter added an exciting wildlife dimension beyond birdwatching. The combination of bird sightings and other wildlife made for an engaging and educational session, giving participants a closer look at the rich biodiversity of the Nilgiri Biosphere.
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