Bird Walk at Medicity, New Chandigarh, SAS Nagar, Chandigarh
- Chandigarh
- 27 September, 2026
- Rs 300 per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Medicity
Medicity in New Chandigarh, SAS Nagar, is situated within a rapidly developing landscape where planned urban infrastructure meets the greener surroundings of the Shivalik foothills. The area includes open spaces, landscaped stretches, scattered trees, scrub, and patches of natural vegetation, creating a varied urban habitat. Its relatively open character and proximity to the wider green belt around New Chandigarh make it an interesting area for observing common urban and semi-natural wildlife. Seasonal changes are particularly noticeable after the monsoon, when grasses and other vegetation become denser and temporary wet patches may appear in low-lying areas. The combination of developed spaces and remaining green patches provides opportunities for nature observation within an expanding urban environment.
The landscape around Medicity is also part of a region undergoing considerable development, with new roads, buildings, residential areas, and other infrastructure changing the character of the surrounding land. Such expansion can reduce natural vegetation, fragment open habitats, and increase disturbance and pressure on local wildlife. Maintaining tree cover, native vegetation, open green spaces, and natural drainage features can help retain ecological connectivity as the area develops. Responsible landscaping and careful management of construction, waste, and human activity can further support biodiversity. Conserving these remaining green elements is important for maintaining a balance between the growing urban landscape of New Chandigarh and the natural habitats associated with the nearby Shivalik region.
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 Medicity
Medicity, New Chandigarh, supports a diverse mix of woodland, scrub, grassland, and open-country birds, reflecting the varied habitats present around the developing landscape. Species such as Red Junglefowl, Indian Peafowl, Black-rumped Flameback, Spotted Owlet, Shikra, Black Kite, and Black-winged Kite represent some of the larger birds and raptors found in the area. The open and grassy patches provide suitable habitat for Ashy Prinia, Plain Prinia, Baya Weaver, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Crested Bunting, Long-tailed Shrike, and Wire-tailed Swallow, while European Roller and Common Rosefinch add to the seasonal diversity of the birdlife.
The surrounding trees, scrub, and cultivated or open areas also support familiar species such as Spotted Dove, Laughing Dove, and Asian Koel. The presence of Red-naped Ibis further adds to the variety of birds associated with the wider landscape. Together, these species represent a good mix of resident and seasonal birds using different habitats around Medicity, from vegetation-rich areas and open ground to the more human-modified parts of New Chandigarh. The bird diversity highlights the importance of retaining green spaces and natural vegetation as the surrounding area continues to develop.
Ashy Prinia
European Roller
Spotted Dove
Common Rosefinch
Baya Weaver
Yellow-eyed Babbler
Crested Bunting
Long-tailed Shrike
Plain Prinia
Laughing Dove
Black-rumped Flameback
Red Junglefowl
Indian Peafowl
Spotted Owlet
Black Kite
Black-winged Kite
Red-naped Ibis
Shikra
Wire-tailed Swallow
Asian Koel
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
