Description
Jawaharnagar Forest Nursery is a patch of mixed woodland and garden on the edge of the Kho-Nagorian Hills in Jaipur City. Right through the year, it acts as a lovely refuge for all sorts of migratory passerines, not to mention resident birds. Given the safe and mixed ecotones available the birdcount, despite being in the city is significant. Resident species include Baya Weaver, Plum-headed Parakeet, Indian Grey Hornbill, Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon, Tickell's Blue Flycatcher, Spotted Owlet, Small Minivet and Indian Peafowl.
Migrant species that have been sighted/photographed here include Indian Golden Oriole, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Marshall's Iora, White-bellied Minivet, Sulphur-bellied Warbler, Verditer Flycatcher, Grey-headed Bunting, Black-winged Kite, Rosy Starling, Common Wryneck, Grey-bellied Cuckoo, Common Hawk Cuckoo, Eurasian Cuckoo, Black Redstart and more.
Details
Access
Jawaharnagar Forest Nursery is located on the southern outskirts of Jaipur city. Drive down Shantipath from Birla temple. The last gate on the right of the road (before Shantipath hits the Jawaharnagar byepass) is the entrance. Press P on the map for directions. Jaipur is well connected by train, and air from most Indian Cities.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Winter , SummerBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , SummerRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The large lawn has some garden chairs and water is put out for birds (this is a dry area). No baiting is done. One can see if lucky, Indian Hedgehog, Small Asian Mongoose, Red Sandboa, Indian Cobra, Desert Fox.


