Bird Watching

Bird Watching, Kodaikanal Overview

Kodaikanal Hills is a paradise of bird watching! With its misty hills, dotted with evergreen forests and stunning viewpoints, the region offer exceptional bird watching opportunities.Kodaikanal is surrounded by an astonishing wealth of bird life.

Bird watchers from all over the world come to Kodaikanal to explore the rare and endemic bird species found here. With its diverse topography and climate, Kodaikanal is home to over 310 species of birds, making it an ideal spot for birders.The best time for bird watching in Kodaikanal is during the breeding season (April to August). During this time, the hills are full of life and the migrating birds become highly active.

The birds in Kodaikanal Hills are incredibly varied, with species from the Near threatened and Globally Vulnerable categories, being a great sightings. While exploring, birders can spot various species like the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Jerdon’s Laughing Thrush, White-bellied Blue-Robin, Blue-capped Rock Thrush, Nilgiri Flycatcher, and overseas migrants such as White-naped Yuhina, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Eurasian Wryneck, Pied Bushchat, Littles Green Pigeon, and Brown Fish Owl.The many attractions of Kodaikanal, such as its sparkling lake, Misty Mountains, Dark Forests, grassy meadows, and gushing streams, make it an ecologically rich site. The hills also act as the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats, acting as a pathway for the birds, providing even more diversity and a great chance to spot different species.Aside from the region’s diverse bird populations, birders in Kodaikanal can also enjoy spectacular views of the valley. Scenic vistas from the various watchtowers available to visitors make Kodaikanal an ideal spot for bird watching.For an in-depth experience, expert-led bird watching tours are available, taking visitors to the best birding spots and helping them to identify the species they spot. These expert-led tours also provide insights into the ecology of Kodaikanal, helping visitors to get the most out of their bird-watching experience. There are also standalone bird-watching packages available, designed to suit birders of all levels, from beginners to advanced.Kodaikanal Hills is certainly a haven of bird watching and a must-visit spot for travellers who want to experience firsthand the amazing beauty and incredible biodiversity of bird life in Kodaikanal. The variety of birds, the unique topography, and the stunning views make it an unforgettable destination for birders.