Bird Walk at Smriti Van, Sikar (Rajasthan)

Name: Bird Walk at Smriti Van, Sikar (Rajasthan)
Start: 2025-09-21T06:30:00+05:30
End: 2025-09-21T08:30:00+05:30

About Smriti Van, Sikar

Smriti Van in Sikar, Rajasthan, is a carefully developed urban green space created with the vision of conserving biodiversity and offering residents a natural retreat within the city. Spread over a vast tract of land on the city’s outskirts, the park combines landscaped gardens, native tree plantations, walking trails, and water features that together create a mosaic of microhabitats. Designed not only for recreation but also for environmental education, Smriti Van has become an important space for spreading awareness about ecological balance and the importance of green cover in arid landscapes like Shekhawati.

The park is also an emerging haven for birds and small wildlife, thanks to its mix of tree groves, shrubs, and water sources. Common species such as peafowl, parakeets, mynas, and bulbuls are easily spotted, while seasonal visitors like wagtails and flycatchers frequent the grounds in winter. Its green canopy provides shade, oxygen, and a much-needed refuge for both people and urban biodiversity in Sikar. Beyond its ecological role, Smriti Van stands as a community space where conservation, recreation, and cultural values meet in a harmonious setting.

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Common birds of Smriti Van

Smriti Van, with its groves of native trees and seasonal water features, provides a welcoming habitat for a variety of common birds that adapt well to urban green spaces. The Indian peafowl, Rajasthan’s state bird, is frequently seen foraging in open areas or displaying its vibrant plumage during the monsoon. Rose-ringed parakeets chatter noisily from the tree canopies, while red-vented bulbuls, common mynas, and house sparrows are everyday companions around the walking trails and gardens. These familiar species reflect how even small pockets of greenery can support thriving bird populations in semi-arid cityscapes.

In the cooler months, Smriti Van attracts winter visitors like white wagtails and grey wagtails that flit along water edges, along with flycatchers that perch quietly in shaded groves. Black drongos, Indian rollers, and hoopoes are also often spotted in open patches, adding color and activity to the park. Together, these common birds not only enhance the park’s natural charm but also make Smriti Van an inviting place for casual birdwatchers and families to connect with nature amidst the urban bustle of Sikar.