Chopta Valley is also known for the Birding’s; It is surrounded by The Thick Forest protected in the name of “Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary’ and “Musk Deer Sanctuary” and this vast land is spread over 20-25 Radius in Km. The valley has many mountain streams where there is water round the year and the birds and other wild life can be seen nearby these streams. Morning and evening the birds are at their best mood .
According to a local guide Chopta valley has more than 200 species of birds, The best time is November to March when there is silence on the roads.
Some of the famous spots for bird watching in Chopta Valley.
| Famous Spots | Important Birds |
|---|---|
| Pothibasa | Yellow build Magpie, Eurasian Jay, Night Time Brown wood Owl Tawny Fish Owl- Scarlet Finch |
| Tungnath | Monal, Snow Partridge |
| Bhulkana | Monal , Tahr |
| Mandal | Scarlet Finch |
| Makku Math Village | Scarlet Finch |
| Makku Farm | Wood Packer |
| Kakdagad | Crested Kingfisher, Brown Dipper , Tawny Fish Owl, other water species |
| Kanchula Khark | Koklass Pheasant, WoodPeckers, |
| Deoriatal | Himalyan Wood packer, Black Head Jay, Thrust |
Migratory Birds: Asian Paradise Flycatchers- State Bird of Madhya Pardesh, Blue Bearded- Bee Eater.
Place – Kakdagad and Kund- They come for nesting during April and March.
The above spots are with-in reach of Chopta House.
Tungnath – Bhulkana- Kanchula Khark 14-16 Km Drive on same route
Mandal – 40Km
Makku Farm and Makkumath 5-15 Km
Kakdagad - 22 Km
Deoriatal- 7 Km + 2.5 km Trek
Pothibasa is a Hindi name which is combination of two words Pothi and Basa Pothi meant for Pakshi (Birds) and Basa means Basera (Home) ie.. Home of Birds. Pothibasa is home of Many Migratory Birds .
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