BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260517T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142748 CREATED:20260511T095449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T131729Z UID:12559-1779001200-1779008400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanifnath Mandir\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanifnath-mandir-pune-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-09.25.11.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T083000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142748 CREATED:20260511T102114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T112137Z UID:12569-1778999400-1779006600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-11.10.39.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T081500 DTSTAMP:20260525T142748 CREATED:20260511T103520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T111450Z UID:12574-1778998500-1779005700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhaisajhar Forest\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhaisajhar-forest-bilaspur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dad23b33-fb04-4450-b4c5-402f7aab9296.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T081500 DTSTAMP:20260525T142748 CREATED:20260511T070559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T130726Z UID:12539-1778998500-1779005700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260517_080900579.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T073000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142748 CREATED:20260511T071648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T132047Z UID:12546-1778995800-1779003000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Janeshwar Mishra Park\, Lucknow DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-janeshwar-mishra-park-lucknow/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-10.35.33.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T074500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T094500 DTSTAMP:20260525T142749 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 Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260512T075126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125854Z UID:12593-1778916600-1778923800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260511T094452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125248Z UID:12554-1778914800-1778965200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260511T055826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105429Z UID:12518-1778914800-1778922000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Harantale Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260511T061720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T110124Z UID:12530-1778913000-1778920200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260507T091250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103741Z UID:12477-1778913000-1778920200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhuigaon beach\, Vasai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260511T054527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105017Z UID:12512-1778912100-1778919300@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hauz Khas Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 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 Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260504T103844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T070103Z UID:12376-1778396400-1778403600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260430T134550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T064344Z UID:12322-1778396400-1778403600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260505T061157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T064909Z UID:12387-1778395500-1778402700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260506T064953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T065314Z UID:12393-1778394600-1778401800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nelligudde Lake\, Bidadi\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260504T080759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T065805Z UID:12343-1778394600-1778401800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260430T134816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071708Z UID:12324-1778394600-1778401800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260430T132909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071445Z UID:12309-1778394600-1778401800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260504T085419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071029Z UID:12354-1778392800-1778400000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anjanapura\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260504T082920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T072949Z UID:12348-1778392800-1778400000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jalmahal Lake Road\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260427T090701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T073356Z UID:12034-1778392800-1778400000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagvasuki\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260504T100714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T073705Z UID:12362-1778391600-1778398800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khalanga Reserve Forest\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260506T070948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T074717Z UID:12402-1778311800-1778319000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 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 Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260430T131903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T063930Z UID:12305-1778308200-1778315400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260430T124447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T063424Z UID:12297-1778308200-1778315400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260504T074431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T062855Z UID:12335-1778306400-1778313600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangadi Biodiversity Park\, Gondia\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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:20260525T142749 CREATED:20260430T115058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T061522Z UID:12285-1778304600-1778311800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kallukote Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance. \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 Kallukote hill \n \n \n \n Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass. \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 \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA 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 END:VCALENDAR