Bird Walk at Kaliyasot Dam, Bhopal

Name: Bird Walk at Kaliyasot Dam, Bhopal
Start: 2025-11-30T07:00:00+05:30
End: 2025-11-30T09:30:00+05:30

About Kaliyasot Dam

Kaliyasot Dam in Bhopal is a serene retreat where sparkling reservoir waters meet rolling green hills and wooded patches, creating a peaceful escape from the city. The dam is popular among walkers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers who come here for quiet mornings and scenic sunsets over the water. Its calm surroundings and gentle breeze make it a favored spot for picnics, photography, and slow-paced moments by the lakeside. During winter, the water levels and migratory season add to the dam’s beauty, attracting more visitors who enjoy its soothing natural ambiance and open skies.

The habitats around Kaliyasot Dam, including wetlands, grasslands, and scattered trees, support a rich diversity of wildlife. Cyclists and joggers often use the trails nearby, and local residents visit regularly for fresh air and relaxation. Efforts to maintain the natural charm and keep the area clean are crucial, as it serves not only as a recreational destination but also as an ecological resource for Bhopal. With its blend of tranquility and biodiversity, Kaliyasot Dam stands as a reminder of how urban spaces can coexist harmoniously with nature when nurtured and appreciated.

Bird walk Location

Common birds of Kaliyasot Dam

Kaliyasot Dam is home to a wonderful blend of wetland and woodland birds, offering birdwatchers an exciting variety throughout the year. Along the water’s edge, Indian Pond Herons, Little Egrets, Cattle Egrets, and Little Cormorants are regular sights, while Spot-billed Ducks paddle across the calm surface. The tall grasses and reeds host warblers such as Green Warblers, Hume’s Warblers, and Common Reed Warblers, all flitting restlessly as they forage. The presence of Asian Open-bill Storks and occasional vocal Sarus Cranes highlights the wetland’s importance as a feeding and roosting site for larger waders and seasonal visitors. Red-wattled Lapwings patrol the shoreline, often calling loudly as they defend their territory.

In the wooded patches and scrublands around the dam, an equally rich diversity thrives. Jungle Babblers chatter in groups, Red-vented Bulbuls call from bushes, and Oriental Magpie-Robins and Indian Robins brighten the trails with their songs. Insect hunters like White-throated Kingfishers, Green Bee-eaters, Wire-tailed Swallows, and Indian White-eyes bring movement and colour to open spaces. Raptors such as Black Kites, Black-shouldered Kites, and occasionally soaring cuckoos like Pied and Indian Cuckoos add excitement for keen observers. Seasonal species like Eurasian Wryneck and the brilliant Indian Golden Oriole make birding here even more rewarding. Together, these species make Kaliyasot Dam a vibrant hotspot and a cherished site for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts in Bhopal.