Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland, Bhopal

Name: Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland, Bhopal
Start: 2025-12-14T07:00:00+05:30
End: 2025-12-14T10:00:00+05:30

About Bhoj Wetland, (Bhorvan Park)

Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces, lakeside vegetation, planted trees, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront.

The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots, ducks, egrets, storks, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development, human disturbance, pollution, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation.

Bird walk Location

Common birds of Bhoj Wetland

Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck, Little Egret, Red-wattled Lapwing, and Black-winged Stilt, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape, alongside the elegant River Tern, Indian Spot-billed Duck, and Gray-headed Swamphen.

On the fringes of the wetland, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit, Large Gray Babbler, Indian Pied Starling, Common Woodshrike, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow, Brahminy Starling, Black Drongo, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane, Asian Openbill, and Eurasian Spoonbill, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons.