Bird Walk at Aura Conservation Park, Kathalabodi, Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Nagpur
- 25 July, 2026
- Nayanika Bhatia
About Ayurvan’s Aura Farm, Kathalabodi
Bird Guide: Nayanika Bhatia
Nayanika Bhatia is a certified nature guide and founder of Nagpur Nature Trails, with 4 years of experience and over 100 guided walks across India’s forests,known for her keen eye for birds and the stories they carry.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Ayurvan’s Aura Farm, Kathalabodi
Ayurvan’s Aura Farm offers a rewarding birdwatching experience, with its ponds, orchards, and woodland attracting a colourful mix of forest, farmland, and wetland birds. Visitors can encounter the vibrant Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher and Blue-tailed Bee-eater, while Indian Grey Hornbills, Spotted Owlets, and Indian Peafowl are among the farm’s most sought-after residents. The ponds provide excellent opportunities to observe kingfishers hunting along the water’s edge, while Black Drongos patrol the open fields and Purple Sunbirds feed among flowering trees. Small flocks of Indian Silverbills add activity to the grasslands, making every walk through the farm a delightful opportunity to experience central India’s diverse birdlife.
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Indian Golden Oriole
White Throated Fantail
Black Drongo
Indian Peafowl
Common Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
Purple Sunbird
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Spotted Owlet
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
Indian Paradise Flycatcher
Indian Silverbill
Indian Cuckooshrike
Common Hawk Cuckoo
Common Iora
Yellow Eyed Babbler
Greater Coucal
Red Vented Bulbul
Barn Swallow
Summary of Walk
The guided bird walk at Aura Conservation Park, led by Nayanika Bhatia, brought together 2 participants from diverse backgrounds, including photographers, working professionals, students, and senior citizens, for an engaging morning surrounded by nature. The walk began with an interactive introduction before participants explored the park’s beautifully restored native habitats, learning about bird identification, ecology, and the close relationship between healthy forests and thriving bird populations. Aura Conservation Park is dedicated to conserving rare and endangered native plant species, making it a unique destination where habitat restoration and bird conservation go hand in hand. The group recorded a total of 24 bird species during the walk.
Highlights included colourful sightings of the Indian Roller, the elusive Indian Pitta, and flocks of Scaly-breasted Munias, all of which delighted participants. Beyond birdwatching, discussions focused on the importance of native trees in supporting biodiversity and the role individuals can play in conservation. The walk concluded with breakfast and informal conversations, with many participants choosing to stay longer to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Aura Conservation Park continues to demonstrate how habitat restoration can successfully support rich birdlife while providing meaningful opportunities for environmental education and community engagement.
