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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Suncity Saltpans\, Vasai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-suncity-saltpans-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Sims Park\, Conoor\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\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/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai-maharashtra2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260301T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260301T090000
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CREATED:20260224T163534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T125654Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kadamakkudy Wetlands\, Ernakulum\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kadamakkudy-wetlands-thrissur-kerala-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260301T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260301T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bisankhedi\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bisankhedi-bhopal-mp-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T103000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-4-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012409
CREATED:20260220T073951Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-navi-mumbai/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\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-4/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Kukas Road\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kukas-road-gujarat/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012409
CREATED:20260220T104550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T112744Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012409
CREATED:20260220T062221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T093222Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-van-vihar-national-park-bhopal-mp-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Fishing Lake\, Asika\, Odisha
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fishing-lake-asika-odisha/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012410
CREATED:20260220T111035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T102156Z
UID:9308-1772260200-1772267400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bangalore University Campus\, Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bangalore-university-campus-bangalore/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012410
CREATED:20260220T071411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T095437Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddanekundi-lake-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012410
CREATED:20260217T073141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T173448Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-navi-mumbai02/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T100000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lotus-valley-indore-mp-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tirthan Valley\, Gushaini\, Himachal Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-tirthan-valley-gushaini-himachal-pradesh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-5/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012410
CREATED:20260216T063252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T103401Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-t-s-chanakya-birding-area-navi-mumbai-4/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T071500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T091500
DTSTAMP:20260526T012410
CREATED:20260211T084146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T175820Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Suraj Nagar Backwaters\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-suraj-nagar-backwaters-bhopal-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012410
CREATED:20260212T062531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T095440Z
UID:9040-1771743600-1771750800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012410
CREATED:20260211T125034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T093103Z
UID:9013-1771743600-1771750800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Morlem Gad\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-morlem-gad-goa/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Ayarpatta Hill\, Nainital\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ayarpatta-hill-nainital-uttarakhand/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T090000
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CREATED:20260211T072604Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Van\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pandit-deen-dayal-upadhyay-van-bhopal-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012410
CREATED:20260212T071314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T101232Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sultanpur National Park\, Gurugram (Delhi NCR)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sultanpur-national-park-gurugram-delhi-ncr-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T083000
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CREATED:20260211T135451Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Velur Kasba\, Thoothukudi\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thoothukudi-tamil-nadu/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maguri Wetland\, Tinsukia\, Assam
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maguri-wetland-tinsukia-assam/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kavesar-lake-thane-mh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
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CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Mumbai\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										15 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ishaan Prabhudesai\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									The Bird Watching Area at Bhandup West\, nestled along the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai\, is much more than a piece of urban infrastructure — it’s a surprising biodiversity hub in the heart of one of India’s busiest cities. The area around the pumping station includes a mosaic of wetlands\, salt pans\, grassland\, mangroves and scrubland that fringe the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary eco-sensitive zone\, creating a variety of micro-habitats that support rich life even within the urban sprawl. These habitats attract a dazzling array of bird species\, from resident favourites like Indian Pond Herons\, Oriental Magpie-Robins and Purple Sunbirds\, to migratory waders and waterfowl such as Greater and Lesser Flamingos\, Garganey Ducks\, Avocets and Spoonbills during the cooler months — making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round. Enthusiasts have documented scores of bird species and even occasional sightings of raptors like marsh harriers\, demonstrating how urban wetlands can be vital refuges for wildlife amidst concrete and highways.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its ecological value and growing recognition as a birding hotspot\, Bhandup Pumping Station faces pressing conservation challenges. Rapid urbanisation\, habitat encroachment\, sedimentation and changes in water flow threaten the delicate balance of its wetland and mangrove systems\, with studies showing a significant reduction in mudflat areas that many birds depend on for feeding and resting. Conservationists and experts stress the need for careful habitat management\, regulated eco-tourism and carrying capacity planning to protect this biodiverse landscape from disturbance and degradation. Recent proposals to develop a bird park aim to raise awareness and provide structured access for visitors so this rare green refuge continues to support wildlife while inspiring conservation in the heart of Mumbai.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ishaan PrabhudesaiIshaan Prabhudesai is a bird guide with over a year of experience leading birdwatching trails as a freelancer across Mumbai and beyond. He has conducted walks for organisations like Naturalist Explorers\, Mumbai Musafir\, and Green Panther\, and has led multiple flamingo walks and events such as the Bhigwan Birdwatching trip. 				\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 Bhandup Pumping Station				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bhandup Pumping Station is a paradise for birdwatchers and a powerful example of how nature survives alongside a megacity\, with an extraordinary 285 bird species recorded within its urban wetlands. A walk through the area reveals flashes of colour from Blue-tailed and Asian Green Bee-eaters\, swirling flocks of Rosy and Pied Starlings\, and the elegant silhouettes of Glossy Ibis probing the mudflats. The waterbodies teem with life as Little and Great Egrets\, Indian Cormorants\, Pond Herons\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Black-winged Stilts and Common Sandpipers feed along the edges\, while River Terns and winter visitors like the Brown-headed Gull add seasonal excitement. Grasslands and scrub echo with calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing\, Greater Coucal and Common Hoopoe\, and overhead\, Wire-tailed Swallows skim the water as Baya Weavers weave their intricate nests. Together\, these everyday yet fascinating birds turn Bhandup Pumping Station into a living outdoor classroom\, showcasing the richness and resilience of urban biodiversity. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Glossy Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Garganey				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Baya Weaver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Roller				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Sparrow				\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									The bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, led by Ishaan Prabhudesai\, brought together 7 participants for a relaxed and enjoyable session in one of Mumbai’s key wetland habitats. The group recorded 22 bird species\, exploring the rich birdlife supported by the mudflats and surrounding ecosystems.								\n				\n				\n				\n									With two young participants in the group\, the walk had an engaging and beginner-friendly tone. The experience focused on introducing birdwatching in an accessible way while highlighting the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity. The combination of learning and enjoyment made it a meaningful outing for all.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agacaim-mudflats-goa-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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