BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T134233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T083937Z UID:14747-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Turahalli Tree Park\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1161e87c-28fa-409f-8b34-86b45dffc230.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T133529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143407Z UID:14740-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_8457-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T133023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T142945Z UID:14735-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Farmus Farms\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Group-Photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T114729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T083350Z UID:14718-1785047400-1785052800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260720T064136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T144229Z UID:14861-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_8394-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 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 Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-26-at-11.45.57.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260717T083434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143953Z UID:14792-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thano Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-26-at-13.33.25.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T151106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T082522Z UID:14779-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lacchi Wala Forest\, Dehradun DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260726-WA0034.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T142028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T082323Z UID:14755-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanota Lake\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260727-WA0039.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T131758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135002Z UID:14730-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hessarghata Lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260726-WA0050-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 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 Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_6772.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T073000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260717T084512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143051Z UID:14797-1785043800-1785051000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saitha\, Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260726-WA0027.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T193000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 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 Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_6755.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 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 Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0974-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T103752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T142849Z UID:14695-1784961000-1784968200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Erayilkadavu Bypass\, Kottayam\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_20260725_081138741-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T054500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T074500 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260716T102435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T080317Z UID:14688-1784958300-1784965500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260725-WA0016-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 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 Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-19-at-20.16.31.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260713T081956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T082245Z UID:14554-1784444400-1784451600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-20-at-10.24.13.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260713T081129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T082534Z UID:14550-1784444400-1784451600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_2142-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260709T134853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T082915Z UID:14479-1784444400-1784451600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Krishnampathy Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260719-WA0090-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260710T100305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T083137Z UID:14533-1784442600-1784449800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Savanadurga State Forest \, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-savanadurga-state-forest-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG20260719084815-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260710T090355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T083408Z UID:14520-1784442600-1784449800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-11/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260719-WA0070.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260709T131855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T083630Z UID:14471-1784442600-1784449800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sikandarpur Pahadi\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sikandarpur-pahadi-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-19-at-08.51.44.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T081500 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260710T071723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T084145Z UID:14498-1784441700-1784448900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hessarghata Lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \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-gr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0d27408e-fa38-4284-85fb-2b95a555a51e.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260719T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260710T065352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T083909Z UID:14502-1784440800-1784448000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tughlakabad Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-tughlakabad-biodiversity-park-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_20260719_072405032_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T183000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260713T080025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T084452Z UID:14542-1784392200-1784399400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vadavali\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vadavali-thane-maharashtra-sk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260718_175125-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260710T093002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T084937Z UID:14525-1784356200-1784363400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at JB Kaval Tree Park - Avalahalli State Forest\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jb-kaval-tree-park-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-18-at-10.34.33.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260709T122045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T085105Z UID:14452-1784356200-1784363400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Marasandra Kere\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-marasandra-kere-bangalore-karnataka-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Purple-Heron_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260709T130721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T085306Z UID:14467-1784354400-1784361600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rachanamadu (Near Valley School)\, Bangalore DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rachanamadu-near-valley-school-bangalore-rr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_6732.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T120941 CREATED:20260709T130125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T085629Z UID:14463-1784354400-1784361600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandrashekhar Smriti Van\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baruipur\n \n \n \n \n 9 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sounak Dutta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes\, nestled on the southern fringe of Kolkata in South 24 Parganas\, West Bengal\, are a captivating tapestry of wetlands\, shallow marshes\, open water bodies\, reed beds and grasslands that together create a dynamic habitat mosaic for wildlife and birds. While exact figures for the total area aren’t formally published as a protected park\, this extensive marshy grassland landscape spreads across the peri-urban plains around Baruipur town and adjacent Chandipur\, making it an accessible yet surprisingly rich natural refuge just beyond the city’s bustle. The mix of aquatic zones\, marshy floodplain and tall grasses supports a remarkable variety of species — from resident birds like Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, Asian Openbills and Red/Tricoloured Munias to elusive grassland dwellers such as Bengal bush larks and even the vulnerable Bristled Grassbird that thrive in tall marsh vegetation. Enthusiasts also record rare visitors and winter migrants like Bluethroats\, Chestnut-eared Buntings and other passerines\, making it a year-round hotspot for birdwatching and photography. \n \n \n \n Yet beneath the charm of dawn choruses and shimmering wetlands lies a story of conservation challenge. Unlike official sanctuaries\, Baruipur Marshes are largely unprotected and interspersed with industrial plots\, expanding infrastructure and proposed developmental land use\, posing constant pressure on this delicate ecosystem. With grasslands and marshes at risk of conversion to concrete and human activity increasing — including troubling reports of bird trapping — the very habitats that sustain grassland-dependent species and migratory visitors are shrinking or degrading. Conservationists emphasize the urgency of safeguarding these wetlands through thoughtful land-use planning\, community stewardship and awareness\, so that the marshes continue to pulse with life and retain their role as a green gem for birders and nature lovers alike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. \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 Baruipur Wetland \n \n \n \n Baruipur Marshes in West Bengal host an impressive avian spectacle\, with a rich mix of wetland\, grassland and woodland birds contributing to a checklist of nearly 260 recorded species. Shallow waters come alive with Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Eurasian Coots\, Cotton Pygmy Geese\, Purple Swamphens and elegant Bronze-winged Jacanas\, while taller wetlands support Asian Openbills\, Oriental Darters and stately Purple Herons. Along reedbeds and fields\, small but lively birds such as Paddyfield Pipits\, Zitting Cisticolas\, Yellow-bellied Prinias\, Tricoloured Munias and Bengal Bushlarks flit constantly\, joined in winter by visitors like the Siberian Stonechat. The marsh edges and trees resonate with the calls of Greater Coucals\, Spotted Doves and Long-tailed Shrikes\, while splashes of colour come from Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Common Hoopoes and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher. Overhead\, Black-winged Kites and seasonal Oriental Honey Buzzards patrol the skies\, making Baruipur Marshes a vibrant\, ever-changing birding destination where water\, grass and sky converge. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n Long-tailed Shrike \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy Goose \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Common Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 On 9th August 2026\, a bird walk was conducted at Baruipur Wetlands\, West Bengal\, guided by local bird expert Sounak Dutta\, with 8 participants from different professions and age groups joining the 8 am start. The session began with an introduction round where participants shared a little about themselves and their interest in birdwatching\, before the group set off through narrow lanes flanked by tall reeds on both sides. The weather was clear\, with beautiful cloudscapes stretching across the horizon\, and the group went on to record an impressive 41 species during the walk.\nMunia activity was at its peak\, with the birds foraging actively in the long grass and on the ground\, giving participants a good chance to note the differences between species\, including the striking Tricolour Munia. A major highlight came when the group spotted a Plaintive Cuckoo perched on an electric wire\, a pleasant surprise for everyone present\, followed by sightings of a Streak-throated Woodpecker that added further excitement. The walk concluded at a local tea shop\, where the group gathered over tea and snacks to discuss the day’s sightings\, capping off a wonderful morning of birding and camaraderie at Baruipur Wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandrashekhar-smriti-van-delhi-ncr-ad/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-18-at-09.54.19.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR