Bird Walk at Jayanti Devi Dam, Mohali
- Chandigarh
- 20 September, 2026
- Rs 300 per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Jayanti Devi Dam, Mohali
Jayanti Devi Dam is a scenic reservoir in the Mohali region, surrounded by a landscape of hills, open spaces, scrub, and patches of natural vegetation. The combination of the water body and its surrounding terrain creates a varied habitat, with the landscape changing noticeably across seasons. During wetter periods, the reservoir and adjoining areas hold more water, while drier months expose sections of the shoreline and open ground. The surrounding vegetation and undulating terrain add further ecological diversity, making the area a valuable natural space within the broader Mohali landscape.
The dam and its surroundings provide an opportunity to experience a relatively open and less urbanised landscape close to the city. The area also forms part of a larger mosaic of natural and human-influenced habitats, with agricultural land, villages, roads, and other developed areas occurring around the reservoir. Maintaining the quality of the water body, shoreline vegetation, and surrounding natural areas is important for preserving the ecological character of the site. Increasing disturbance, changes in land use, pollution, and alterations to water availability can gradually affect the habitat, highlighting the importance of responsible use and conservation of the area.
Bird Guide: Gagandeep Singh
His birding and nature documentation work began in 2019, covering a wide geographical area that includes Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, Solan, Sirmaur, Morni Hills, Dehradun, and other nearby locations.
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Common birds of Jayanti Devi Dam
Jayanti Devi Dam supports a diverse bird community, with species associated with water bodies, open grassland, scrub, and surrounding woodland. Wetland birds recorded here include Lesser Whistling Duck, Indian Spot-billed Duck, Little Cormorant, Common Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, and Black-winged Stilt. The open surroundings support insectivorous species such as Green Bee-eater and Blue-tailed Bee-eater, while Purple Sunbird, Ashy Prinia, Grey-breasted Prinia, Himalayan Bulbul, and Red-vented Bulbul represent the smaller birds found around the vegetation.
The site also supports a variety of raptors and ground-associated birds. Shikra, Black-winged Kite, and Black Kite add to the diversity of birds of prey, while Grey Francolin and Black Francolin are associated with the surrounding open and scrub habitats. Spotted Owlet and Indian Scops Owl represent the nocturnal birds recorded from the area, and White-browed Wagtail adds another species associated with open and wetland edges. Together, these records highlight the range of habitats around Jayanti Devi Dam and its value as a birdwatching site.
Asian Green Bee-eater
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Purple Sunbird
Ashy Prinia
Grey-breasted Prinia
Himalayan Bulbul
Red-vented Bulbul
Lesser Whistling Duck
Little Cormorant
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Common Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
Grey Francolin
Black Francolin
Shikra
Black-winged Kite
Black Kite
Spotted Owlet
Indian Scops Owl
White-browed Wagtail
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
