Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Spend six private hours birdwatching on foot near Sitakunda with Eugene Prewitt, exploring local habitats for a wide mix of resident and seasonal birds.
About this tour
This private six-hour outing focuses on the birdlife around Sitakunda with local guide Eugene Prewitt. The day is built as a walking experience, using nearby roads, paths and mixed rural habitat rather than a rigid circuit. Eugene selects the most useful direction for weather, season and recent activity, while keeping the pace suitable for the group.
The area supports an unusually varied mix within a relatively compact outing. Kingfishers, herons, egrets and waterhens can occur alongside junglefowl, Kalij Pheasant, doves, pigeons, coucals and cuckoos. Wooded and open sections add possibilities ranging from bee-eaters, barbets and woodpeckers to raptors, drongos, orioles, laughingthrushes, starlings, flycatchers and sunbirds.
Eugene’s original species information included practical encounter estimates based on his local experience. They are best used as a guide to relative possibilities, not as fixed odds or a promise. The actual list will change with season, weather, time of day and natural bird movement. Kalij Pheasant and Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker are the two names Eugene subsequently confirmed.
The published price is USD 140 for the entire private group for six hours, not a per-person charge. Accommodation and meals may be arranged separately, with availability and cost depending on the number of guests and time of year. Transport, the final meeting point and any additional services are confirmed after inquiry; only services included in the final proposal should be expected.
Birds you can spot
Artamus fuscus
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Cypsiurus balasiensis
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Hemipus picatus
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Hirundo rustica
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Dicrurus macrocercus
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Oriolus xanthornus
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Dinopium benghalense
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Monticola solitarius
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Nyctyornis athertoni
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Merops philippinus
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Haliastur indus
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Sturnia pagodarum
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Lanius cristatus
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Cissa chinensis
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Aegithina tiphia
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Alcedo atthis
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Acridotheres tristis
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Orthotomus sutorius
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Tephrodornis pondicerianus
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Pernis ptilorhynchus
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Streptopelia decaocto
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Dendrocopos macei
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Centropus sinensis
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Dicrurus paradiseus
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Phaenicophaeus tristis
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Corvus splendens
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Cuculus micropterus
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Terpsiphone paradisi
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Gracupica contra
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Ardeola grayii
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Acridotheres fuscus
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Lophura leucomelanos
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Tephrodornis virgatus
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Corvus macrorhynchos
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Caprimulgus macrurus
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Garrulax monileger
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Psilopogon lineatus
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Microcarbo niger
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Egretta garzetta
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Lanius schach
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Eurystomus orientalis
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Copsychus saularis
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Mixornis gularis
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Streptopelia tranquebarica
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Gallus gallus
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Pycnonotus cafer
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Vanellus indicus
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Pycnonotus jocosus
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Psittacula krameri
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Dendrocitta vagabunda
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Pterorhinus ruficollis
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Spilopelia chinensis
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Surniculus lugubris
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Pelargopsis capensis
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Amaurornis phoenicurus
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Rhipidura albicollis
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Halcyon smyrnensis
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Treron phoenicopterus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Meet Eugene at the confirmed location near Sitakunda and review the group’s interests and walking pace. Continue along local roads, paths and mixed rural habitat selected for the weather, season and recent activity, stopping for careful identification and observation across wetland, open and wooded sections. The outing lasts six hours; the precise route and any separately arranged meals, accommodation or transport are confirmed in the final proposal.
Locations & map
- Sitakunda countryside - Chattogram Division Bangladesh (Tropical conditions; route and timing are adjusted for weather and seasonal bird activity.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Year-round; sightings vary by season and conditions
Transport & stays
- Walking The local route is chosen for current conditions. | Meet: Confirmed location near Sitakunda. | Pickup: Pickup or other transport is not included unless agreed separately.
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Is the price per person?
No. USD 140 covers the six-hour private outing for the whole group.
Can accommodation and meals be arranged?
Potentially yes. Availability and pricing depend on group size and time of year and are confirmed after inquiry.