Bird Walk at City Forest walk – Tarla Nagal, Dehradun
- Dehradun
- 20 September, 2026
- Rs 150 per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About City Forest walk - Tarla Nagal
The City Forest at Tarla Nagal in Dehradun is a green landscape that provides a valuable natural space within the expanding city. The area features a combination of trees, shrubs, open patches, and other vegetation, creating a varied environment for birds and other wildlife. Its green cover provides feeding, resting, and nesting opportunities while also contributing to ecological connectivity within the broader Dehradun landscape. Seasonal changes in vegetation and weather can further influence the character of the forest, making different parts of the area more active and interesting at different times of the year.
As an urban forest, the site exists alongside roads, settlements, and other human activity. Increasing development, recreational disturbance, waste, and changes in vegetation can gradually affect the quality of such habitats. Protecting mature trees, maintaining native vegetation, and keeping quieter sections of the forest undisturbed can help retain its ecological value. City forests such as this also provide an accessible way for people to experience nature and develop an interest in local biodiversity.
Bird Guide: Arun Sarkar
He is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then, he has become an avid birder, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of City Forest walk - Tarla Nagal
The City Forest supports a diverse mix of woodland, scrub, open-country, and urban-adapted birds. Species such as Indian Grey Hornbill, Bronzed Drongo, Rufous Treepie, Long-tailed Shrike, Jungle Babbler, and Chestnut-tailed Starling reflect the variety of habitats within the area. Smaller birds include Common Tailorbird, Grey-breasted Prinia, Ashy Prinia, Indian White-eye, Red-vented Bulbul, Himalayan Bulbul, Oriental Magpie-Robin, and White-browed Wagtail. Little Egret and Red-wattled Lapwing add wetland and open-ground species, while Black Kite and Rose-ringed Parakeet further contribute to the diversity. Wire-tailed Swallows and Little Swifts are also part of the area’s aerial birdlife.
Little Swift
Red-wattled Lapwing
Little Egret
Black Kite
Indian Grey Hornbill
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Bronzed Drongo
Long-tailed Shrike
Rufous Treepie
Large-billed Crow
Common Tailorbird
Grey-breasted Prinia
Ashy Prinia
Wire-tailed Swallow
Red-vented Bulbul
Himalayan Bulbul
Indian White-eye
Indian Pied Starling
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Brown Rock Chat
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
