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:20251123T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T083000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 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 Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251117T115055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T101244Z UID:6162-1763877600-1763884800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jahapanah City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251029T111213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T073045Z UID:6141-1763278200-1763285400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 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 Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251104T061936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063836Z UID:6222-1763276400-1763283600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Amona Fields\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251103T122634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T074303Z UID:6216-1763276400-1763283600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251029T093512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T064201Z UID:6133-1763276400-1763283600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251103T121419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T073811Z UID:6208-1763273700-1763281800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Suketri (near Sukhna Lake)\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T092535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063423Z UID:6036-1763272800-1763280000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251103T112845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T071342Z UID:6202-1763193600-1763200800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251029T072919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T114340Z UID:6104-1762675200-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tawali Chanda\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T094602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T091757Z UID:6046-1762673400-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangdi reservoir\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T082301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113749Z UID:6022-1762673400-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Dam\, Chh. Sambhajinagar (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T102722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T083358Z UID:6053-1762673400-1762680600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Morlem Gad Foothills\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251103T060123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T110127Z UID:6195-1762672500-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T131943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T111759Z UID:6086-1762671600-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ucharpi\, Mehsana\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T090609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101951Z UID:6030-1762671600-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Jungle Camp\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T135353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101505Z UID:6095-1762670700-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T134645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T100945Z UID:6092-1762669800-1762680600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland- Bisankhedi Village\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251029T082059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T082928Z UID:6116-1762668000-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koti\, Solan\, HP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T093339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T104722Z UID:6042-1762668000-1762675200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-city-forest-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-09-at-09.40.46-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251029T074513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113321Z UID:6111-1762666200-1762673400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sumoni-gaon-golaghat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251109-WA01061.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T072216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T094448Z UID:6010-1762596000-1762603200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Nature Park Taratala\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-taratala-naturepark-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251108-WA0002-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251108T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251108T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T111027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T110630Z UID:6079-1762585200-1762592400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jiwaji University Campus\, Gwalior (M.P.) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gwalior-near-sant-kanwar-ram-school/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-3.47.15-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T062656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T123344Z UID:5994-1762070400-1762077600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Dam Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-dam1/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_8063-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T083000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T070920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T123757Z UID:6006-1762065000-1762072200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Jambhira Dam (Deuli) Mayurbhanj\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-jambira-dam-deuli-mayurbhanj-odisha2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251102-WA0007-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T083000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251027T065443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083432Z UID:6001-1762065000-1762072200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Doddanekundi Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-doddanekundi-kere-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PXL_20251102_023140121-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251013T175001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T113813Z UID:5798-1761462000-1761469200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rajiv-smriti-van-raipur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251026_071949-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251021T062038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T114847Z UID:5923-1761460200-1761471000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland- Bhilkheda\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhilkheda-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251026-WA0034-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T143451 CREATED:20251021T055806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T105040Z UID:5917-1761458400-1761465600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehsana\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Bhargav Limbachiya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau\, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat\, sits amid a landscape shaped by agriculture\, open fields\, and the mellow rhythm of North Gujarat’s semi-arid plains. The village is surrounded by stretches of millet\, cotton\, castor\, and seasonal groundnut farms\, with small ponds and check-dams that catch the monsoon’s generosity. Life here moves with a grounded steadiness—farmers beginning their day before sunrise\, livestock trailing along dusty paths\, and winter mornings carrying the faint scent of smoke from household chulhas. The settlement has a warm\, close-knit feel\, where community ties run deep and cultural traditions weave easily into daily routine. \n \n \n \n Nature quietly threads through Moti-Dau’s edges. The surrounding fields and waterbodies draw everyday wildlife—lapwings pacing furrows\, doves warming themselves on electric lines\, and bee-eaters carving bright arcs over fallow land. During the cooler months\, migratory ducks and waders may drop into local ponds\, turning them into brief rest stops on their inland journeys. As agriculture intensifies and development expands\, these pockets of habitat become especially important. With thoughtful water management\, protection of village ponds\, and community awareness\, Moti-Dau can continue nurturing both its agrarian life and the subtle biodiversity that gives these rural landscapes their charm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Limbachiya bhargav pankajbhaiNature enthusiast and avid birder. For him bird watching and being part of nature and explore nature is not his work but his passion. \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 Moti-Dau Village \n \n \n \n Moti-Dau’s fields\, ponds\, and village groves support a lively range of birds\, making even a short walk feel like a small natural parade. The ponds draw White-throated Kingfishers\, Pond Herons\, Cattle Egrets\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and occasionally impressive visitors like the Woolly-necked Stork and Openbill Stork. Farmlands echo with the calls of Grey Francolins\, Paddyfield Pipits\, Siberian Stonechats\, and the brisk chatter of Indian Silverbills\, while fence lines and bushes host Indian Robins\, Pied Bushchats\, and Purple Sunbirds. Around homes and trees\, you’ll find Red-vented Bulbuls\, Laughing Doves\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Hoopoes\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, and the stoic Indian Grey Hornbill. Overhead\, Black Kites\, Black Drongos\, and agile Wire-tailed Swallows animate the sky—together creating a rich and varied birdlife tapestry for this quiet Gujarat village. \n \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eurasian Hoopoe \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Osprey \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Siberian Stonechat \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 Moti-Dau Village bird walk in Mehsana\, Gujarat\, led by Bhargav Limbachiya\, brought together 7 enthusiastic participants\, including a few zoology students eager to learn field skills. The morning proved exceptionally rewarding as the group recorded over 60 bird species\, showcasing the rich avifaunal diversity of the region. Among the standout sightings were two remarkable rarities—the Eurasian Wryneck\, a secretive migratory woodpecker\, and the vibrant Black-headed Bunting\, both of which thrilled the entire group. \n \n \n \n For the zoology students and first-time birders\, the walk became a hands-on learning experience. Bhargav guided them through essential birdwatching techniques\, habitat observation\, behaviour interpretation\, and the importance of ethical field practices. With plenty of birds\, great company\, and continuous learning\, all participants thoroughly enjoyed the session. The walk ended with happy faces\, new skills gained\, and a deeper appreciation for Gujarat’s birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-09.58.45-4.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR