Bird Walk at Nanoda, Sattari, Goa
- Goa
- 14 December, 2025
- Jalmesh Karapurkar
About Nanoda
Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia, teak, jamun, and bamboo. The hilly terrain, perennial streams, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate.
The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon, hornbills, drongos, warblers, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques, civets, porcupines, wild boar, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion, deforestation, sand mining, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species.
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 Nanoda
Nanoda in Sattari, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon, Oriental Honey Buzzard, Malabar Parakeet, Vernal Hanging Parrot, Chestnut headed Bee eater, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul, Flame throated Bulbul, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Red breasted Flycatcher, Nilgiri Flowerpecker, Crimson backed Sunbird, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot.
Oriental Honey Buzzard
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Flame-throated Bulbul
Indian Paradise Flycatcher
Grey Wagtail
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
Orange-headed Thrush
Blue-eared Kingfisher
Greater-racket tailed Drongo
Nilgiri Flowerpecker
Brown-cheeked Fulvetta
Puff-throated Babbler
Spotted Owlet
Orange Minivet
Black-rumped Flameback
Asian Green Bee-eater
Asian Koel
Eastern Cattle Egret
Indian Golden Oriole
Black-hooded Oriole
Summary of Walk
The bird walk at Nanoda, Sattari, Goa, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities, including the Yellow-browed Warbler, Black Eagle, Black-naped Oriole, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler, which made the outing especially memorable.
In addition to these highlights, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird, the Flame-throated Bulbul, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls, Malabar Trogons, and vibrant Orange Minivets, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.
Number of Participants
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