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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251118T064918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T055639Z UID:6374-1764482400-1764489600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmililake-gondia-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG20251130070045-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251119T095820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T062134Z UID:6660-1764437400-1764444600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karapur\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karapur-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_3583-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T113734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T111810Z UID:6151-1763884800-1763892000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Chintaamani Kar Bird Sanctuary\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chintaamani-kar-bs-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_090448-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T073348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T110448Z UID:6286-1763884800-1763892000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirpur lake Ramsar Site\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirpur-lake-indore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_5701-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T065935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T105754Z UID:6393-1763884800-1763892000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Menar Lake\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-menarlake-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251123-WA0072-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T070650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T105238Z UID:6401-1763883000-1763890200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lakaki Lake\, Pune (For kids 8-14 years old) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lakaki-lake-pune-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_091237950_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T121022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104712Z UID:6167-1763881200-1763888400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lal-bagh-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251123_090919-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T114643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104214Z UID:6158-1763881200-1763888400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251123-WA0018-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T073422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T103644Z UID:6243-1763881200-1763888400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Fadahkar\, Bilaspur\, Chattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fadahkar-bilaspur-chattisgrah/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_075115-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T065546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T102824Z UID:6228-1763881200-1763888400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vansoj-Naliya Mandvi Wetland Complex\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vansoj-naliya-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Photo-from-Jigar-Patel-1995-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T083000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T112339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T102331Z UID:6146-1763878500-1763886600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sri Krishna devarayalu university\, Anantapuram\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-srikrishna-devarayalu-university-anantapuram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251123_041250056-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251117T115055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T101244Z UID:6162-1763877600-1763884800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jahapanah City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jahapanah-city-forest-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251123_022022239-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251029T111213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T073045Z UID:6141-1763278200-1763285400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251116084427-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251029T090937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T072522Z UID:6126-1763278200-1763285400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lakshmanpuri Ecotourism Reserve\, SGPGI\, Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lakshmanpuri-er-lucknow/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-17-at-7.26.44-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251104T061936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063836Z UID:6222-1763276400-1763283600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Amona Fields\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-amona-fields-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_3906-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251103T122634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T074303Z UID:6216-1763276400-1763283600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thol-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251116-WA0014.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251029T093512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T064201Z UID:6133-1763276400-1763283600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-bilaspur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251116-WA0036-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T083000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251103T121419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T073811Z UID:6208-1763273700-1763281800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Suketri (near Sukhna Lake)\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-suketri-chandigarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SAVE_20251116_101605-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251027T092535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063423Z UID:6036-1763272800-1763280000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251116065818-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251115T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251115T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251103T112845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T071342Z UID:6202-1763193600-1763200800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kotra-village-narsinghgarh-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSCN0872-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251029T072919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T114340Z UID:6104-1762675200-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tawali Chanda\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-tawali-chanda-indore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251109-WA0372.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251027T094602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T091757Z UID:6046-1762673400-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangdi reservoir\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pangdi-reservoir-gondia/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251109082216-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251027T082301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113749Z UID:6022-1762673400-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Dam\, Chh. Sambhajinagar (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sukhna-dam-chh-sambhajinagar2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251109-WA0009.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251027T102722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T083358Z UID:6053-1762673400-1762680600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Morlem Gad Foothills\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-morlem-gad-foothills-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-09-at-11.23.50-AM-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251103T060123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T110127Z UID:6195-1762672500-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatmahill-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251109_034205958.MP_-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251027T131943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T111759Z UID:6086-1762671600-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ucharpi\, Mehsana\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ucharpi-mehsana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251109_075443-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251027T090609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101951Z UID:6030-1762671600-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Jungle Camp\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kerwa-jungle-camp-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Scanned_20251109-1524-13-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251027T135353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101505Z UID:6095-1762670700-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poaama-nursery-chhindwara-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251109080435-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251027T134645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T100945Z UID:6092-1762669800-1762680600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland- Bisankhedi Village\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bisankhedi-bhopal-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251109_0821122-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T134826 CREATED:20251029T082059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T082928Z UID:6116-1762668000-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koti\, Solan\, HP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jamlesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Diwar Island is located in the Mandovi River near Old Goa and is known for its scenic wetlands\, paddy fields\, and mangrove-fringed backwaters. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land\, freshwater marshes\, tidal creeks\, and forested patches that create a mosaic of habitats. Traditional Goan village settlements are interspersed with palm groves and coastal vegetation. \n \n \n \n The island is a well-known birdwatching hotspot\, especially for waders\, herons\, raptors\, and seasonal migrants. Its wetlands support fish\, amphibians\, otters\, and rich invertebrate life. Conservation concerns include land conversion\, tourism pressure\, waste dumping\, and disturbance to wetland wildlife. Protecting its ecological character is essential as Divar functions as a critical refuge for Goa’s wetland biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \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 Diwar Island \n \n \n \n Divar Island\, with a remarkable checklist of 262 species\, is one of Goa’s most vibrant birding landscapes where paddy fields\, wetlands\, and village groves create ideal habitats for a wide mix of resident and migratory birds. The island commonly hosts flocks of White rumped Munia\, Tricoloured Munia\, Scaly breasted Munia\, and the striking Baya Weaver weaving its nests in monsoon fields\, while birds like Black Drongo\, Indian Roller\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, Jungle Myna\, Chestnut tailed Starling\, and Rosy Starling animate the open countryside. Its wetlands attract waterbirds such as Cattle Egret\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Medium Egret\, Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, and the island’s sandy edges and open skies are frequented by Blue tailed and Asian Green Bee eaters. Together\, these species highlight Divar’s rich ecological mosaic and its importance as a wetland bird haven in Goa. \n \n \n \n \n Black-headed Bunting \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Scaly-breasted Munia \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Rosy Starling \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Diwar Island\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 15 participants and began on a lively note with a chorus of calls from the Malabar Whistling Thrush\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, and Green Warbler. As the walk progressed\, cormorants and egrets were seen flying overhead\, leaving their roosts and heading toward feeding grounds. Moving through the tranquil island landscape\, participants experienced a seamless transition of habitats—from mangroves to open fields—each supporting a rich diversity of birdlife and activity.\n\n \n \n \n \n The agricultural fields proved especially rewarding\, offering close views of Tree Pipits\, Tawny Pipits\, and Paddyfield Pipits actively foraging among the crops. A memorable sighting included a small flock of Plum-headed Parakeets perched on electric wires\, feeding on leftover paddy after harvest. The excitement continued with sightings of both Western Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier gliding low over the fields in search of prey. The walk concluded with participants reflecting on Diwar Island’s remarkable mosaic of habitats and its importance in sustaining vibrant and diverse bird communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-koti-solan-hp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251109_100604-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR