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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddabommasandra kere\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddabommasandra-kere-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dottabetta\, Ooty\, Nilgiri\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-dottabetta-ooty-nilgiri-tn/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T073000
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CREATED:20260724T111919Z
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UID:15035-1785562200-1785569400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Jodhpur Jhaal\, Agra\, UP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jodhpur-jhaal-agra-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T100000
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CREATED:20260717T143955Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-maharashtra-sk/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T071500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T091500
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260720T062245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090622Z
UID:14855-1785050100-1785057300@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vandevi Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vandevi-hill-pune/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260717T144518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090510Z
UID:14831-1785049200-1785056400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombay-mumbai-maharashtra-mg/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T105703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090045Z
UID:14700-1785049200-1785056400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirhind Canal Nature Trail\, Sirhind\, Punjab
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirhind-canal-nature-trail-sirhind-punjab/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260717T145315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T085812Z
UID:14837-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura Forest Patch\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddaballapura-forest-patch-bengaluru-gp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
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CREATED:20260717T090617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T084346Z
UID:14807-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Surajpur Wetland\, Noida\, UP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-surajpur-wetland-noida-up/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T084149Z
UID:14770-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallom	Kottayam\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallom-kottayam-kerala/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T134233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T083937Z
UID:14747-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Turahalli Tree Park\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-turahalli-tree-park-bangalore-karnataka-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T133529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143407Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra-nb/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T133023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T142945Z
UID:14735-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Farmus Farms\, Gurugram
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-farmus-farms-gurugram-ml/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T114729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T083350Z
UID:14718-1785047400-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-sk/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260720T064136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T144229Z
UID:14861-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Chandigarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-chandigarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260720T053350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T144053Z
UID:14844-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vedanthangal Bird sanctuary\, Vedanthangal\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vedanthangal-bird-sanctuary-vedanthangal-tamil-nadu/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260717T083434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143953Z
UID:14792-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thano Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thano-road-dehradun-uttarakhand-dr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T082522Z
UID:14779-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lacchi Wala Forest\, Dehradun
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lacchi-wala-forest-dehradun/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T142028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T082323Z
UID:14755-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanota Lake\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanota-lake-jaipur-rajasthan/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T131758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135002Z
UID:14730-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hessarghata Lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hessarghata-lake-bangalore-karnataka-asv/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T113336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T081818Z
UID:14711-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mullur-sarjapur-road-lake-bangalore-karnataka-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T053000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T073000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260717T084512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143051Z
UID:14797-1785043800-1785051000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saitha\, Lucknow\, UP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saitha-lucknow-up/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260717T102752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T081115Z
UID:14815-1785004200-1785007800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Malle Nalsandra (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-malle-nalsandra-bannerghatta-road-bangalore-karnataka/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260717T143606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T141422Z
UID:14823-1784962800-1784970000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aura Conservation Park\, Kathalabodi\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aura-conservation-park-kathalabodi-nagpur-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T103752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T142849Z
UID:14695-1784961000-1784968200@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Erayilkadavu Bypass\, Kottayam\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-erayilkadavu-bypass-kottayam-kerala/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T054500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T074500
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260716T102435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T080317Z
UID:14688-1784958300-1784965500@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-ab/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260714T070231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T074337Z
UID:14575-1784444400-1784451600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ayurvan’s Aura Farm\, Kathalabodi\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ayurvan-aura-farm-kathalabodi-nagpur-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260713T081956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T082245Z
UID:14554-1784444400-1784451600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-manas-lake-pune-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T110858
CREATED:20260713T081129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T082534Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-navi-mumbai-rjr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T070000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Krishnampathy Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Jodhpur\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Hashwardhan singh Rathore\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									In the arid Marwar country around Jodhpur\, a waterbody like Akherajji Lake functions less as scenery and more as a lifeline. Like the region’s other traditional talabs\, it collects and holds monsoon run-off (and often groundwater seepage) through the long dry months\, creating a rare patch of open water\, reeds\, and damp margins in a landscape otherwise dominated by thorny scrub\, babool\, and sand. That contrast between parched surroundings and a living wetland is precisely what makes such lakes disproportionately important for wildlife across the Thar region. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird list bears this out handsomely — ducks such as the Knob-billed Duck and Spot-billed Duck share the water with herons\, egrets\, ibises\, moorhens\, coots\, and grebes\, while Pied and Common Kingfishers work the edges and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink. Wetlands of this kind across Rajasthan face a common set of threats — falling groundwater tables\, siltation\, encroachment for farming or construction\, and grazing pressure on their fringes — all made sharper by the region’s low and erratic rainfall\, which puts a premium on protecting whatever water bodies survive. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Harshvardhan Singh Rathore He has been actively birding in and around Jodhpur for the past 10 years. With extensive knowledge of the region's birdlife and habitats\, he is passionate about sharing his experience and helping others discover the rich avian diversity of the area.\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of  Akherajji Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Akherajji Lake’s bird list reads like a cross-section of desert wetland life\, with ducks\, herons\, and desert specialists all sharing the same modest stretch of water. Knob-billed and Spot-billed Ducks glide across the open water while a Red-collared Dove calls from the scrub nearby. Herons stand tall and still at the margins — the Purple Heron\, Grey Heron\, and the ever-present Pond Heron among them — alongside a Grey-headed Swamphen picking through the reeds. Kingfishers work the shoreline in force\, with the Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher all on the wing\, while flocks of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse fly in from the surrounding scrub to drink\, a sight unique to this kind of desert oasis. Ibises and egrets round out the wetland’s core community — the Black-headed Ibis\, Glossy Ibis\, Greater Egret\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret — and a supporting cast of Common Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, Little Grebe\, and Oriental Darter fill out the water’s edge\, making this small talab a surprisingly complete slice of Marwar birdlife. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Knob-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Red-collared Dove 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey-headed Swamphen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Cattle Egret 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Moorhen 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Darter 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Thirteen enthusiastic participants joined guide Harshvardhan Singh Rathore at Akherajji Lake in Jodhpur for a two-hour walk that covered close to two kilometres around both sides of the water body\, taking in the lake’s open water\, marshy fringes\, and surrounding scrubland. The habitat proved productive across the board\, drawing in residents\, migratory visitors\, and passage migrants alike\, and the group stayed engaged and disciplined throughout\, moving carefully to avoid disturbing the birds while maximising sighting opportunities along the full length of the shoreline.The walk yielded 46 recorded species in total\, with a Jacobin Cuckoo and a Common Kingfisher standing out as the clearest highlights of the morning\, alongside a Knob-billed Duck that added a welcome splash of variety to the waterbird count on the lake’s far bank. Harshvardhan noted that the well-behaved and genuinely curious group made the session especially enjoyable\, with everyone showing sincere interest in birdwatching rather than treating it as a casual outing. The combination of a productive lake habitat\, favourable timing\, and an attentive group made for a thoroughly rewarding and well-rounded walk in the arid Jodhpur countryside\, and several participants asked about returning during the winter migratory season to see how the species mix would change. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-krishna-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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