21 Beautiful Birds Seen on Pangot Earth Walks Near Nainital
Pangot beyond the ordinary - A report of the Pangot Earth Walks birdwatching trail from Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
Date: 24 May 2026
Location: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
Walk Theme: Butterflies and Birds, Himalayan wilderness
Walk leader: Kundan Kumar and Jagjeevan S. Dhami
Walk Coordinator: Umama Mufti
Pangot has its own ways of amazing people, whether it's through the beauty of the place, the stillness in the environment or being the home of more than 250+ species of birds. Keeping these pointers in mind, Asian Adventures, along with Global Wildlife Fair, arranged an Earth Walk in the region. The participants met at the designated time outside Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, from where the walk was supposed to start. Here, upon meeting, they interacted with the walk leader and others to discuss what made them interested in birding and what aspects of nature they are most attracted to. The discussion was fruitful, which formed an excellent foundation for the walk.
The walk started with a discussion about the changes that Pangot would undergo during the upcoming monsoon season. Regarding the monsoon season, when the rains transform the area into a lush green wonderland, participants inquired about which species would remain visible and what activities would be possible. The walk leader told the various species that can be seen during the upcoming season and how one can experience the best of immersive natural experiences without getting drained in the rain. One participant quickly quipped about any workshops that are organised in the Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, and the walk leader then gave details about the butterfly and moth workshops that are held during the weekends and the month of September, especially assigned for butterfly and moth searching.
It was then that the first sighting of the walk was noticed, which was the Maroon Oriole, which was feeding itself in one of the wild fruits on the trees. The participants took great candid shots of the birds, and then the discussion started on how ecotourism is the new norm for conservation and tourism to go hand in hand. In the middle of this conversation, the sound of a Himalayan Prinia was heard, and the little bird was found sitting near one of the small brooks, drinking and bathing in the water. The discussion also came to the butterfly garden that is present in the Lodge, and how it has supported the growth of herpetofauna in the region. As the group was coming back from the woodpecker’s point, the green-backed tit became the last bird to be spotted on the trail.
Overall, it became a completely enriching experience for the participants who were willing to join for more such walks in the future. You can be a part of these walks and make your Sundays extraordinary. To be a part, click here https://asianadventures.info/p/af0725/
Bird List
1. Kalij pheasant
2. Brown-fronted woodpecker
3. Himalayan woodpecker
4. Rufous sibia
5. Gray-winged blackbird
6. Green-backed tit
7. Coal tit
8. Scaly thrush
9. Streaked laughingthrush
10. Striated laughingthrush
11. maroon oriole
12. gray-headed canary flycatcher
13. Verditer flycatcher
14. Ultramarine flycatcher
15. Himalayan prinia
16. Great barbet
17. Wedge-tailed green pigeon
18.Gray bushchat
19. black Eagle
20. White-tailed nuthatch
21. Chestnut-bellied Rock-thrush