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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hauz Khas Forest\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260628T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Sims Park\, Conoor\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sims-park-conoor-tamil-nadu-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260628T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260628T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagla Block Trail\, SGNP\, Thane Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nagla-block-trail-thane-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Suvarnamukhi Dam Reservoir \, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-suvarnamukhi-dam-reservoir-bangalore-karnataka/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260628T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260628T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T144041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T145532Z
UID:14199-1782628200-1782635400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kootagal betta Ramanagara\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kootagal-betta-ramanagara-bangalore-karnataka/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260628T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260628T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T140450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T141007Z
UID:14188-1782626400-1782633600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ambazari Biodiversity Park\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ambazari-biodiversity-park-nagpur-maharashtra-oj/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T130906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T065344Z
UID:14171-1782577800-1782585000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kannankurichi Mookaneri Lake	Salem \, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kannankurichi-mookaneri-lake-salem-tn/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T093000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T142509Z
UID:14194-1782545400-1782552600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nanda Lake\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nanda-lake-goa/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T093000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T131719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T135950Z
UID:14176-1782545400-1782552600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Dhakuria Lake (Birdwalk and Heronry watch)\, Kolkata\, WB
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-dhakuria-lake-kolkata-wb/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T071500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T091500
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T122102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T122211Z
UID:14149-1782544500-1782551700@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bnhs-conservation-education-centre-mumbai-maharashtra-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T120928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T121049Z
UID:14132-1782541800-1782549000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\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-9/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T121403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T121553Z
UID:14142-1782540000-1782547200@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-virar-dam-trek-virar-maharashtra-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T112546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T115909Z
UID:14108-1782540000-1782547200@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gunjur Palya Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gunjur-palya-lake-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260626T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260626T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260703T122552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T122933Z
UID:13921-1782453600-1782460800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-7/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T071500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T091500
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260611T093058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T082616Z
UID:13715-1782026100-1782033300@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\, Navi Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-valley-park-navi-mumbai-maharashtra-r/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T080415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T082526Z
UID:13798-1782025200-1782032400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lakaki Lake\, Pune (Kids Special 7-13 years old)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lakaki-lake-pune-for-kids-7-13-years-old/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260611T114104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T082229Z
UID:13741-1782025200-1782032400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at ARAI Hills\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-arai-hills-pune-maharashtra-kp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260616T063952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T082003Z
UID:13829-1782023400-1782030600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidikhon Wildlife Sanctuary\, Narsinghgarh (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidikhon-wildlife-sanctuary-narsinghgarh-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T082532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T081448Z
UID:13811-1782023400-1782030600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aamrai Forest\, Sonegaon\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aamrai-forest-nagpur-maharashtra-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T070256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T080926Z
UID:13754-1782023400-1782030600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay (Jalvihar Guesthouse Ramp)\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombay-jalvihar-guesthouse-ramp-mumbai-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260611T100759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T080755Z
UID:13720-1782023400-1782030600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saul-kere-bengaluru_mk/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260611T091455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T080606Z
UID:13710-1782023400-1782030600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-nv/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260608T105035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T080432Z
UID:13559-1782023400-1782030600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Durga Tekdi\, PCMC\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-durga-tekdi-pcmc-pune-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T074555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T080226Z
UID:13784-1782022500-1782030600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Japanese Garden\, Seminary Hills\, Nagpur
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-japanese-garden-seminary-hills-nagpur/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T081843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T070717Z
UID:13807-1782021600-1782028800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T075829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T070326Z
UID:13794-1782021600-1782028800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sal Patch\, Chandrabani\, Dehradun
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sal-patch-chandrabani-dehradun-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T075353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T070107Z
UID:13790-1782021600-1782028800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Byatrayana Doddi Kere (Bannerghatta road)\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-byatrayana-doddi-kere-bannerghatta-road-bengaluru-karnataka/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T073839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T072536Z
UID:13779-1782021600-1782028800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoga Kaboru Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-bhoga-kaboru-gaon-assam/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T174557
CREATED:20260615T072846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T072342Z
UID:13775-1782021600-1782028800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muhana grasslands\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muhana-grasslands-jaipur-rajasthan-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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UID:13746-1782021600-1782028800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thano Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Manas Lake\, Pune \, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										19 July\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Arnav Gandhe\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake is a peaceful freshwater reservoir located on the outskirts of Pune\, surrounded by rolling hills\, grasslands\, scrub forests\, agricultural fields\, and patches of woodland. The lake’s open waters\, marshy edges\, and tree-lined banks provide ideal habitat for a wide range of aquatic plants\, insects\, fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and birds. Its scenic setting and relatively undisturbed environment make it one of Pune’s popular destinations for birdwatching\, wildlife photography\, and nature walks throughout the year.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The lake supports an impressive diversity of resident waterbirds and woodland species\, while migratory birds arrive during the winter to further enrich its biodiversity. Like many freshwater wetlands around expanding cities\, Manas Lake faces challenges from urbanisation\, pollution\, invasive vegetation\, and habitat disturbance. Continued conservation efforts\, responsible recreation\, and wetland protection are essential to preserving this valuable ecosystem and its rich birdlife.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Arnav GandheHe is a professional wildlife biologist with over 13 years of birding experience\, having worked with the Wildlife Institute of India\, Wildlife Conservation Trust\, The Habitats Trust\, and several other conservation projects. He has conducted avian surveys\, biodiversity assessments\, and long-term bird monitoring across India\, and presented his research on urban avian diversity at the Bird India Symposium 2025.\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Manas Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Manas Lake offers excellent birdwatching opportunities\, with its wetlands and surrounding woodlands supporting a rich variety of species. The lake is home to Eurasian Coots\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Eurasian Moorhens\, Little Grebes\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Grey Herons\, Purple Herons\, Red-naped Ibises\, and both Common and White-throated Kingfishers. The surrounding trees and open countryside attract Oriental Honey-buzzards\, Shikras\, Indian Golden Orioles\, Wire-tailed Swallows\, Red-rumped Swallows\, and many other woodland and grassland birds. This combination of wetland specialists\, soaring raptors\, and colourful songbirds makes Manas Lake one of the most rewarding birding locations in the Pune region.\n								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Golden Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-naped Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-rumped Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shikra				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\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									A group of 10 participants joined the guided bird walk at Manas Lake\, Bhugaon\, where a rainy morning and overcast skies created perfect conditions for an engaging birding experience. While the weather initially suggested a quiet outing\, the lake soon proved otherwise\, rewarding the group with remarkable bird activity and fascinating wildlife behaviour. Participants enjoyed lively discussions on bird identification\, natural history\, and the geography of the area\, making the walk both educational and enjoyable. The enthusiasm of the group contributed to an interactive morning as they explored the wetland and surrounding vegetation\, eventually recording over 30 bird species.\nOne of the biggest highlights was spotting all three kingfisher species together in a single location—Pied Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and White-throated Kingfisher—a memorable sight for everyone present. Other notable species included Great Cormorant\, Black-crowned Night Herons\, Lesser Whistling Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Yellow-eyed Babbler\, Small Minivets\, Baya Weavers\, and Wire-tailed Swallows. The morning also produced remarkable wildlife interactions\, including a Grey Heron stealing prey directly from a Great Cormorant and a pair of Indian Grey Mongooses attempting to hunt waterhens\, offering participants a rare glimpse into predator-prey dynamics. Manas Lake continues to showcase the rich biodiversity thriving within Pune’s urban wetlands and highlights the importance of conserving these valuable ecosystems.								\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/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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