Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland, Bhopal
- Bhopal
- 14 December, 2025
- Ankit Malviya
About Bhoj Wetland, (Bhorvan Park)
Bird Guide: Ankit Malviya
He is a naturalist, bird guide, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.
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.
Lesser-whistling Duck
Little Egret
Red-wattled Lapwing
Paddyfield Pipit
Large Grey Babbler
Black-winged Stilt
Eastern Cattle Egret
Common Woodshrike
Indian Pied Starling
Little Grebe
Jungle Babbler
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Grey-headed Swamphen
River Tern
Wire-tailed Swallow
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Bronze-winged Jacana
Great Egret
Oriental Magpie Robin
Yellow-throated Sparrow
Summary of Walk
The bird walk at Bhorvan Park, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland, Bhopal, led by Ankit Malviya, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher, Black Drongo, and Oriental White-eye, setting a lively tone for the walk.
As the walk progressed, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron, Spot-billed Ducks, Black Kite, and Black-shouldered Kite, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife.
