Bird walk at Zilpi Waterfall & Degmah Forest, near Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Nagpur
- 11 October, 2026
- Rs 300/- per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Zilpi Forest and Degma Forest
Zilpi Forest and Degma Forest, located in the Nagpur region of Maharashtra, represent patches of dry deciduous forest and scrubland characteristic of the central Indian landscape. The forests are interspersed with open areas, agricultural land, seasonal water sources, and village landscapes, creating a varied habitat mosaic for wildlife. The vegetation provides shelter and feeding opportunities for a range of birds, mammals, reptiles, butterflies, and other organisms, while the relatively open forest structure makes these areas particularly suitable for nature walks and wildlife observation.
For birdwatchers, Zilpi and Degma offer opportunities to explore the rich avifaunal diversity of the Nagpur region, with species associated with dry deciduous woodland, scrub, grassland, and water bodies occurring across the landscape. Early mornings are especially rewarding, when bird activity and vocalisations are at their peak. The presence of different habitat types allows observers to encounter woodland birds, insectivores, frugivores, seed-eaters, and raptors within a relatively small area. Together, these forest patches provide valuable green spaces around Nagpur and contribute to maintaining biodiversity in a landscape increasingly influenced by agriculture and urban development.
Bird Guide: Nayanika Bhatia
Nayanika Bhatia is a certified nature guide and founder of Nagpur Nature Trails, with 4 years of experience and over 100 guided walks across India’s forests,known for her keen eye for birds and the stories they carry.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Zilpi Forest and Degma Forest
Common birds that can be observed around Zilpi Forest and Degma Forest near Nagpur include Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolin, Indian Roller, White-bellied Drongo, Black Drongo, Rufous Treepie, Common Hawk-Cuckoo, Asian Koel, Coppersmith Barbet, White-cheeked Barbet, Green Bee-eater, White-throated Kingfisher, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Plum-headed Parakeet, Red-vented Bulbul, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Common Myna, Jungle Myna, Brahminy Starling, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Indian Robin, Ashy Prinia, Common Tailorbird, Purple Sunbird, Spotted Dove, Laughing Dove, Black Kite, Shikra, and Indian Pond Heron. The dry deciduous forest, scrub, grassland, and nearby agricultural habitats also support a variety of woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, owls, and other raptors, making the area rewarding for birdwatchers throughout the year.
Red-vented Bulbul
Ashy Prinia
Common Tailorbird
Black Drongo
Coppersmith Barbet
Small Minivet
White-throated Kingfisher
Indian Peafowl
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Plum-headed Parakeet
Little Cormorant
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Cotton Pygmy Goose
Grey-headed Swamphen
Purple Heron
Asian Openbill Stork
Little Grebe
Lesser Whistling-Duck
Laughing Dove
Spotted Dove
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
