Bird Walk at Leisure Park, Chandigarh
- Chandigarh
- 7 December, 2025
- Gagandeep Singh
About Chandigarh Botanical Garden
Step into the exciting world of birds at the Chandigarh Botanical Garden, Sarangpur, a perfect place for beginner birders, children, curious minds, and even experienced birders and photographers to begin or deepen their birdwatching journey. Spread across open lawns, dense tree groves, wetlands, scrub patches, flowering sections, and a thriving Miyawaki micro-forest, the garden offers a rich variety of natural habitats that truly come alive during the winter months.
December is one of the best times to explore birds here. The garden hosts a wonderful mix of winter migrants and resident species. Participants can observe tiny warblers hopping through the trees, wagtails and pipits feeding on the grass, migratory ducks and waterfowl resting near wet patches, colourful flycatchers on perches, energetic passerines moving in groups, and powerful raptors gliding overhead. These close and frequent sightings help spark curiosity, excitement, and a sense of discovery, especially among young nature lovers.
The walk passes through a diverse range of native and ornamental trees such as Peepul, Banyan, Neem, Arjun, Jamun, Amaltas, Gulmohar, Bamboo, Bottlebrush, and Ashoka, all of which support rich birdlife. The dense native Miyawaki plantation now forms a living micro-forest, providing excellent shelter for many shy and small bird species.
With a special focus on learning through observation and nature photography, this guided winter bird walk encourages children and beginners to ask questions, notice details, and develop a lasting connection with birds and the natural world, planting the very first seeds of a lifelong birding journey.
Partnered with
Bird Guide: Gagandeep Singh
His birding and nature documentation work began in 2019, covering a wide geographical area that includes Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, Solan, Sirmaur, Morni Hills, Dehradun, and other nearby locations.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Chandigarh Botanical Garden
Chandigarh Botanical Garden hums with a lively mix of birdlife, where resident favourites and seasonal migrants share the same green tapestry. The sparkling White-throated Kingfisher often flashes past the ponds where Little Grebes, Eurasian Coots, Common Pochards, and Northern Shovelers paddle unhurried circles. Along the trails, Red-breasted Flycatchers hop through the understorey, Hume’s Warblers whisper through the foliage, and the elegant Bluethroat sneaks around wet edges. The canopy hosts Shikras on silent patrol, Hair-crested Drongos dancing through mid-air acrobatics, and Brahminy Starlings chattering with Jungle Mynas. Meanwhile, Purple Sunbirds gleam like living jewels, Rose-ringed Parakeets streak overhead, and Common Tailorbirds stitch their calls into the bushes. Even the shy White-breasted Waterhen and nimble Green Sandpiper make appearances, making every walk here feel like a gently unfolding field guide brought to life.
White-throated Kingfisher
Little Grebe
Eurasian Coot
Common Pochard
Bluethroat
Northern Soveler
Hair-crested Drongo
Common Myna
Indian Pied Starling
Lesser Flameback
Shikra
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Indian Golden Oriole
Brown Shrike
Himalayan Bulbul
Coppersmith Barbet
Brahminy Starling
Asian Green Bee-eater
Oriental Magpie Robin
Purple Sunbird
Summary of Walk
The bird walk at Leisure Valley, Chandigarh, led by Gagandeep, offered a lively and refreshing start to the morning for the 9 participants who joined. The group recorded an impressive variety of birds including Indian Peafowl, Red Junglefowl, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Great Cormorant, Black Kite, Brown-headed Barbet, Black-rumped Flameback, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Rufous Treepie, House Crow, Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher, Common Tailorbird, Hume’s Warbler, Gray-hooded Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Indian White-eye, Jungle Babbler, Common Myna, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The diversity of winter migrants and colourful woodland species kept the group engaged and excited throughout the walk.
The highlight of the morning was a delightful sighting of a female Taiga Flycatcher, which sparked much enthusiasm among the participants. Another memorable moment came when the group observed a butterfly resting on the ground with closed wings, quietly absorbing nutrients from organic matter—an unexpected but beautiful reminder of the interconnectedness of nature. With calm weather, shared discoveries, and plenty of learning, participants thoroughly enjoyed the session, making it a memorable and fulfilling birding experience.
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