Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery, Chhindwara (MP)
- Chhindwara
- 9 November, 2025
- Rohit Yadav and Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board
About Poaama Nursery
Poaama Nursery, located near Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, is a sprawling green expanse known for its extensive collection of ornamental, medicinal, and forest plant species. Established to support afforestation and horticultural initiatives, the nursery also functions as a center for research, plant propagation, and public awareness on biodiversity conservation. Spread across a significant area with well-maintained plots and water sources, Poaama Nursery provides a mosaic of microhabitats that support diverse flora and fauna.
Bird Guide: Rohit Yadav
Rohit Yadav, an engineer by profession, developed his interest in wildlife, forests, and birds through his uncle, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle, and by 2019, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Poaama Nursery
Nursery hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Ruddy Shelduck, Little Egret, Red-wattled Lapwing, and Black-winged Stilt, all of which favor the marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape, alongside the elegant River Tern, Indian Spot-billed Duck, and Gray-headed Swamphen.
The agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit, Spotted Dove, Indian Pied Starling, Grey Francolin, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Plum-headed Parakeet, Brahminy Starling, Black Drongo, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. Nursery remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons.
Spotted Dove
Green Sandpiper
Little-ringed Plover
Gadwall
Ruddy Shelduck
Grey Heron
Grey Francolin
Red-wattled Lapwing
Little Grebe
Little Cormorant
Little Egret
Asian Green Bee-eater
White-throated Kingfisher
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Plum-headed Parakeet
Black Drongo
Large-billed Crow
Red-vented Bulbul
Asian Pied Starling
