Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve, Kilbury-Pangot
Naina Devi Bird Reserve is situated at an elevation of 2,084 mts above sea level at Kilbury-Pangot, 15 km north of Nainital. Spread at a sprawling area of 11,191.90 hectares the reserve was made open for public in May 2015. It received the status of "reserve" in March 2007 comprising over 200 species of rarest and endangered birds. The area stretches along the Nainital-Kunjhark Road, over 12 forest blocks of the division.
The bird reserve in Kilbury is a paradise for bird watchers and ornolgists. The place is expected to be flocked by bird watchers from various parts of the gobe.
Bird Species in Naina Devi Bird Reserve, Nainital
Some of the important species of bird found here are :
- Cheer Pheasant
- Red-headed Vulture
- Greater Spotted Eagle
- Eastern Imperial Eagle
- Grey-crowned Prinia
- Black-crested Tit
- Green-crowned Warbler
- Whistler's Warbler.
The subtropical highlands, adorned with dense forest of oak and pine serve as habitat of a vast variety of Himalayan birds - bearded vulture, Himalayan griffon, kalji pheasant, goldcrest, koklass pheasant, hill partridge, black-chinned babbler, black-throated tit, rock bunting, green-tailed sunbird, etc. The reserve is dotted by invigorating and delighful hamlets in its periphery viz., Barapathar, Kilbury and Vinayak. Which will turn out out to be charming treat for eyes and soul for the travelers. The untouched mountaineous beauty in the captivating silence leaves the nature admirers at awe.
Activities in Naina Devi Bird Reserve
Bird Watching: Set up in 2015, there is variety of Himalayan bird species at Naina Devi Bird Reserve which will surely delight bird watchers and ornithologists. Some birds spotted often are Cheer peasant, Easter imperial eagle, Whistler’s warbler, red-headed vulture, Great spotted eagle etc.
Nature Walk: The dense forest laden with pine and oak trees that envelop the Naina Devi Bird Reserve (NDBR) is perfect place for morning and evening walks. There are few hushed hamlets like Kilbury, Barapathar and Vinayak in the vicinity of NDBR where one could hike to.
What is Naina Devi Bird Reserve famous for?
Naina Devi Bird Reserve is famous among tourist as Bird Watching.
Naina Devi Bird Reserve is recommended destination for Couples, Family and Kids, Foreigners, Groups, Solo.
Naina Devi Bird Reserve is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Bird Watching, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Weekend Getaway, Wildlife Tourism.
