Bird Walk at Khari River Mehsana Gujarat
- Mehsana
- 20 October, 2025
- Limbachiya Bhargav Pankajbhai
About Khari River Mehsana
The Khari River in Mehsana district, Gujarat, is a riverine habitat in an arid to semi-arid region. The river and its banks, along with adjoining wetlands or seasonal pools, provide habitat for riparian and water-dependent bird species (kingfishers, herons, egrets, river terns, sandpipers, etc.), as well as passerines using the riverine scrub. The surrounding landscape may include scrub, agricultural land, dry deciduous patches, and scattered trees.
Primary threats are water overuse, river channel modification, pollution (agrochemicals, waste), erosion, and drainage of wetlands. Conservation actions would include maintaining environmental flow, buffer strips of native vegetation, controlling pollution, habitat restoration along the riverbanks, and possibly designating the river stretch as a bird conservation corridor.
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Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhai
Nature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Khari River
Along the Khari River in Mehsana (Gujarat), you would expect common riparian and waterbird species recorded in eBird for rivers in north Gujarat. These include White-throated Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Intermediate Egret, Little Egret, Cattle Egret, Little Cormorant, Indian Pond Heron, River Tern, Black-winged Stilt, Plover species (Little Ringed Plover, Kentish Plover), Sandpipers, and Common Sandpiper in shallow waters. In adjacent scrub or agricultural land, one might find Indian Roller, Indian Peafowl, White-eyed Buzzard, Brown Shrike, Ashy Prinia, Tailorbird, Yellow Wagtail, Wire-tailed Swallow, and Common Iora.
During monsoon or wet season, Egrets, Openbill Stork, and Asian Openbill might appear in flooded patches near the river.
Indian Grey Hornbill
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Rufous Treepie
Scaly-breasted Munia
Red-wattled Lapwing
Coppersmith Barbet
White-throated Kingfisher
Little Egret
Red-vented Bulbul
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Black Kite
Shikra
Oriental Honey Buzzard
Indian Robin
Oriental Magpie Robin
Asian Green Bee-eater
Indian Roller
Indian Pond Heron
Eurasian Coot
Asian Koel
Summary of Walk
The bird walk at Chota Mahadev, Chhindwara, led by Rohit, began early in the morning near the serene dam, where twelve participants gathered to explore the avian diversity of the region. The group recorded an impressive 43 bird species, making it a delightful and educational outing for everyone involved. The walk provided a perfect opportunity for participants to observe how different habitats—wetlands, grasslands, and scrublands—support a variety of birdlife, offering valuable field exposure to beginners and seasoned birders alike.
It turned out to be a great learning experience for all age groups, especially for the young enthusiasts who eagerly learned how to maintain a bird checklist and identify species through behavior and calls. Among the highlights were wetland birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck, Indian Pond Heron, Lesser Whistling Duck, White-throated Kingfisher, and Pied Cuckoo. The group also spotted some beautiful grassland species such as the Indian Silverbill, Crested Bunting, Siberian Stonechat, and Baya Weaver. The walk concluded with participants sharing observations and reflections, fostering a deeper appreciation for local bird diversity and conservation.
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