Satpura – Madhai Bird Sanctuary

Madhai is the base point for most of the wildlife safari in Satpura National Park, offer you adventure from all the corners with beautiful views of the mountains, Satpura forest, deep gorges, backwaters of dam-reservoir and river.

Tawa Reservoir spreads over approximately 6000 km2 and forms the western boundary of Satpura National Park and Bori Wildlife Sanctuary. The backwater is home to list of birds including migratory birds Bar-headed Goose, Ruddy Shelduck and species of Sandpiper.

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

Redshank

Waders or shorebirds are commonly found along shorelines and mudflats, There are about 210 species of wader birds found in India, live in wetland or coastal environments.

Little Egret

Purple Heron

Great White Egret/Heron

Red-naped ibis

Ringed Plover

River Lapwing

Comb Duck

Indian spot-billed Duck

Lesser whistling Duck

Ruddy shelduck

During the early summer season, backwaters of Tawa Reservoir in Madhai goes down and grassland appears which attracts huge number of bird species. There are 300 plus bird species found in Satpura National Park and Madhai backwater is famous for Waders or shorebirds.

How to Reach Madhai-Satpura National Park

Indian River Rern

Black-winged Stilt

Oriental darter

Small Indian Pratincole

Oriental Skylark

Ashy-crowned-Sparrow Lark

Oriental Pipit

Backwaters of Tawa Reservoir is a big tourist attractions in Madhai along with Jungle Safari, backwater boating, boat safari, walking safari, jungle camp and night safari in Satpura National Park.