Bird Walk at Nepli Forest, Chandigarh

Name: Bird Walk at Nepli Forest, Chandigarh
Start: 2026-09-27T06:30:00+05:30
End: 2026-09-27T08:30:00+05:30

About Nepli Forest

Nepli Forest, located on the northern outskirts of Chandigarh, forms part of the Shivalik landscape and is characterised by dry deciduous forest, scrub, grassland, and seasonal streams. The varied terrain, with wooded slopes and open patches, creates a range of habitats for birds and other wildlife. Seasonal changes, particularly during and after the monsoon, bring changes in vegetation and water availability, adding to the ecological diversity of the forest. Its relatively natural surroundings and proximity to Chandigarh make Nepli Forest an interesting destination for birdwatching and nature walks.

The forest also forms an important green buffer between the city and the surrounding Shivalik hills. Human activity, development along the forest’s edges, invasive vegetation, and disturbance can affect the quality and continuity of these natural habitats. Protecting native forest cover, maintaining natural water channels, and regulating disturbance can help conserve the area’s ecological value. Nepli Forest’s connection with the wider Shivalik landscape makes the preservation of this habitat important for maintaining biodiversity around Chandigarh.

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Common birds of Nepli Forest

Nepli Forest supports a varied assemblage of forest, woodland, scrub, and open-habitat birds. Hornbills are among the notable forest birds, while Brown-headed Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, and Black-rumped Flameback are associated with the area’s trees and wooded habitats. Greater Coucal, Indian Roller, and Common Hoopoe add diversity to the more open sections, while Jungle Babbler, Black Drongo, Long-tailed Minivet, Small Minivet, and Red-vented Bulbul represent some of the smaller and more active birds found across the forest. The forest landscape also supports Indian Grey Hornbill, Indian Peafowl, Red Junglefowl, Rose-ringed Parakeet, and Plum-headed Parakeet. Asian Koel and Purple Sunbird further add to the diversity of the woodland bird community. Together, these species reflect the habitat variety of Nepli Forest and its importance as part of the wider Shivalik landscape around Chandigarh. The forest’s natural trails, wooded areas, and surrounding water bodies provide opportunities to observe birds across different habitat zones.