Bird Walk at Morjim Beach & Chapora Sandbar, Goa
- Goa
- 18 January, 2026
- Rs 200/- per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Morjim Beach & Chapora Sandbar, Goa
Morjim Beach and the adjacent Chapora Sandbar form a dynamic coastal ecosystem along the northern coastline of Goa, where sandy shores, tidal flats, dunes, and estuarine influences come together. This landscape supports a rich mix of marine and terrestrial life and is shaped by seasonal changes driven by tides and monsoon flows. The relatively open and less disturbed stretches of the beach and sandbar provide important resting and feeding areas for wildlife, while also playing a role in coastal processes such as sediment movement and shoreline stabilization.
The area is particularly significant for birds, especially shorebirds and migratory species that use the sandbar and intertidal zones for foraging. Gulls, terns, plovers, sandpipers, and other waders are commonly seen, along with raptors and coastal passerines in the adjoining vegetation. Morjim Beach is also widely known as a nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles, adding to its conservation value. Increasing tourism and coastal development pose challenges, making careful management and awareness essential to maintain the ecological integrity of Morjim Beach and the Chapora Sandbar.
Partnered with
Bird Guide: Jalmesh Karapurkar
He is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Morjim Beach & Chapora Sandbar, Goa
Morjim Beach and the Chapora Sandbar support a rich diversity of common coastal, estuarine, and scrubland birds, reflecting the varied habitats of sandy shores, tidal flats, and nearby vegetation. Shorebirds such as Red-wattled Lapwing and Kentish Plover are regularly seen along the open sand, while large congregations of gulls dominate the coastline, including Black-headed Gull, Brown-headed Gull, and Lesser Black-backed Gull. The sandbar and nearshore waters are also important for terns, with Gull-billed Tern, Caspian Tern, Lesser Crested Tern, and Great Crested Tern frequently recorded while foraging and resting.
The area also attracts an impressive array of raptors and land birds. Coastal raptors such as Brahminy Kite and White-bellied Sea-Eagle patrol the shoreline, alongside Black Kite. Scrub and tree-dwelling species include Greater Coucal, Pied Cuckoo, Asian Koel, Indian Golden Oriole, shrikes, prinias, reed warblers, and flycatchers. Bee-eaters, kingfishers, mynas, pipits, and Rosy Starling add to the diversity, using the sandbar and surrounding habitats for feeding and passage during migration. Together, these common species highlight the importance of Morjim Beach and Chapora Sandbar as a productive and multifunctional bird habitat along Goa’s coast.
Brown-headed Gull
Palla's Gull
Great Crested Tern
Lesser Crested Tern
Gull-billed Tern
White-breasted Waterhen
Black-winged Stilt
Asian Palm Swift
Pacific Golden Plover
Little Ringed Plover
Bronze - winged Jacana
Black-tailed Godwit
Common Snipe
White-bellied Sea Eagle
Common Sandpiper
Common Redshank
Little Stint
Brahminy Kite
Oriental Darter
Indian Golden Oriole
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
