BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T074500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T094500 DTSTAMP:20260827T043607 CREATED:20260508T074425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T104450Z UID:12500-1778917500-1778924700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Lake\, Tollygunge Side\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-lake-tollygunge-side-kolkata-wb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260516-WA0000-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T093000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043607 CREATED:20260512T075126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125854Z UID:12593-1778916600-1778923800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agacaim-mudflats-goa-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260516-WA0030-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043607 CREATED:20260511T094452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125248Z UID:12554-1778914800-1778965200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \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-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-09.46.31.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043607 CREATED:20260511T055826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105429Z UID:12518-1778914800-1778922000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Harantale Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-harantale-lake-pune-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_082927283_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043607 CREATED:20260511T061720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T110124Z UID:12530-1778913000-1778920200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombaymumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-12.12.58-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260507T091250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103741Z UID:12477-1778913000-1778920200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhuigaon beach\, Vasai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhuigaon-beach-vasai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_083335-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T081500 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260511T054527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105017Z UID:12512-1778912100-1778919300@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hauz Khas Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_073241.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T080000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260507T100643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103021Z UID:12486-1778911200-1778918400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at BV Reddy School Forest Area\, Chittoor\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bv-reddy-school-forest-area-chittoor-ap-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_085235725-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260504T103844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T070103Z UID:12376-1778396400-1778403600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatma-hill-pune-maharashtra6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260510-WA0013.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260430T134550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T064344Z UID:12322-1778396400-1778403600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-10.30.41.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T084500 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260505T061157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T064909Z UID:12387-1778395500-1778402700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \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-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-15.21.43.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260506T064953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T065314Z UID:12393-1778394600-1778401800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nelligudde Lake\, Bidadi\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nelligudde-lake-bidadi-bengaluru-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG20260510065225-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260504T080759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T065805Z UID:12343-1778394600-1778401800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-9.52.06-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260430T134816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071708Z UID:12324-1778394600-1778401800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260510_080338-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260430T132909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071445Z UID:12309-1778394600-1778401800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-saul-kere-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260510_083010-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260504T085419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071029Z UID:12354-1778392800-1778400000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anjanapura\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anjanapura-central-park-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260510_064404_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260504T082920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T072949Z UID:12348-1778392800-1778400000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jalmahal Lake Road\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jalmahal-lake-road-jaipur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0910-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260427T090701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T073356Z UID:12034-1778392800-1778400000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagvasuki\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nagvasuki-allahabad-uttar-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/162442-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T054000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T074000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260504T100714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T073705Z UID:12362-1778391600-1778398800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khalanga Reserve Forest\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-khalanga-reserve-forest-dehradun-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260510-WA0014.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T093000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260506T070948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T074717Z UID:12402-1778311800-1778319000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-st-cruz-wetland-goa-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-09-at-16.26.40-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260430T123909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T074343Z UID:12292-1778310000-1778317200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\, Navi Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-valley-parkbelapur-maharashtra5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC03866-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260430T131903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T063930Z UID:12305-1778308200-1778315400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombay-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260509-WA00701-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260430T124447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T063424Z UID:12297-1778308200-1778315400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aravali-biodiversity-park-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260509_075029327.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T080000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260504T074431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T062855Z UID:12335-1778306400-1778313600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangadi Biodiversity Park\, Gondia\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pangadi-biodiversity-park-gondia-maharashtra-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260509-WA0128.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T073000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260430T115058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T061522Z UID:12285-1778304600-1778311800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260509_071000-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260505T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260505T080000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260423T103206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T112439Z UID:12002-1777960800-1777968000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tal Talaab\, Behind Tal Tiger Resort\, Kanha Tiger Reserve\, Madhya Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-khatiya-gate-kanha-tiger-reserve-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-07-at-9.39.06-AM-prateek-kashyap.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T093000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260423T083316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T075624Z UID:11970-1777793400-1777800600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Carambolim Lake\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-carambolim-lake-goa3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260503-WA0041-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260427T141814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T072757Z UID:12048-1777791600-1777798800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/ird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-7/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-03-at-14.13.25.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260423T085852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T084104Z UID:11982-1777791600-1777798800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maina-Curtorim\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maina-curtorim-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-03-at-13.17.04.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T043608 CREATED:20260427T093258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T081338Z UID:12044-1777789800-1777797000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 31 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Guruprasad K R\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape. \n \n \n \n The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. \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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch \n \n \n \n Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Blue Faced Malkoha \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Black Eagle \n \n \n \n Grey Junglefowl \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Black-winged Kite \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey-buzzard \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \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 Benakana Halla saw 15 participants exploring a lush forest patch during the early monsoon season. The cool\, fresh environment and increased bird activity created ideal conditions for birdwatching. Participants enjoyed both the scenic beauty and the opportunity to sharpen their birding skills. \n \n \n \n Highlights included sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha\, Jacobin Cuckoo\, Black Eagle\, and Tawny Eagle\, offering a mix of rare and striking species. The walk provided excellent opportunities for close observation and photography\, making it rewarding for birders of all levels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatma-hill-pune-maharashtra4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-03-at-17.16.55.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR