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Posted On: October 7th 2026, 04:30 pm
FIELD REPORT
Bird Walk – Poama Nagar Van, Chhindwara
Date: 7 October 2026
Time: 5:45 AM onwards
Location: Poama Gate – Poama Nagar Van, Chhindwara
Organised by: Satpuda Science Education and Welfare Society (SSEWS)
# #Field Observation
A morning bird walk was conducted at Poama Nagar Van to document the local avian diversity and seasonal presence of migratory birds.
A total of 44 bird species were recorded during the field observation. The list included both resident and winter-migratory species.
Notable winter migrants recorded/identified included:
Brown Shrike – Winter Migrant
Common Chiffchaff – Winter Migrant
Eurasian Wryneck – Winter Migrant
Oriental Honey-buzzard – Resident / Winter Migrant
Resident species included Common Iora, Jungle Babbler, Long-tailed Shrike and Puff-throated Babbler.
Significance
The presence of 44 species, including winter migrants, highlights the ecological importance of Poama Nagar Van and its surrounding habitat. Regular bird monitoring will help understand seasonal changes, migratory patterns and habitat quality.
Recommendation: Monthly bird walks and systematic documentation through citizen science platforms such as eBird should be continued.
Prepared by:
Manisha Parihar
Director, Satpuda Science Education and Welfare Society (SSEWS), Chhindwara #ssews
Bird Walk – Poama Nagar Van, Chhindwara
Date: 7 October 2026
Time: 5:45 AM onwards
Location: Poama Gate – Poama Nagar Van, Chhindwara
Organised by: Satpuda Science Education and Welfare Society (SSEWS)
# #Field Observation
A morning bird walk was conducted at Poama Nagar Van to document the local avian diversity and seasonal presence of migratory birds.
A total of 44 bird species were recorded during the field observation. The list included both resident and winter-migratory species.
Notable winter migrants recorded/identified included:
Brown Shrike – Winter Migrant
Common Chiffchaff – Winter Migrant
Eurasian Wryneck – Winter Migrant
Oriental Honey-buzzard – Resident / Winter Migrant
Resident species included Common Iora, Jungle Babbler, Long-tailed Shrike and Puff-throated Babbler.
Significance
The presence of 44 species, including winter migrants, highlights the ecological importance of Poama Nagar Van and its surrounding habitat. Regular bird monitoring will help understand seasonal changes, migratory patterns and habitat quality.
Recommendation: Monthly bird walks and systematic documentation through citizen science platforms such as eBird should be continued.
Prepared by:
Manisha Parihar
Director, Satpuda Science Education and Welfare Society (SSEWS), Chhindwara #ssews
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