BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151118 CREATED:20251029T072919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T114340Z UID:6104-1762675200-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tawali Chanda\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151118 CREATED:20251027T094602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T091757Z UID:6046-1762673400-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangdi reservoir\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151118 CREATED:20251027T082301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113749Z UID:6022-1762673400-1762682400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Dam\, Chh. Sambhajinagar (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151118 CREATED:20251027T102722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T083358Z UID:6053-1762673400-1762680600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Morlem Gad Foothills\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151118 CREATED:20251103T060123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T110127Z UID:6195-1762672500-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151118 CREATED:20251027T131943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T111759Z UID:6086-1762671600-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ucharpi\, Mehsana\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251027T090609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101951Z UID:6030-1762671600-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Jungle Camp\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251027T135353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101505Z UID:6095-1762670700-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251027T134645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T100945Z UID:6092-1762669800-1762680600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland- Bisankhedi Village\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251029T082059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T082928Z UID:6116-1762668000-1762678800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koti\, Solan\, HP DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 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 Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251029T074513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113321Z UID:6111-1762666200-1762673400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251027T072216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T094448Z UID:6010-1762596000-1762603200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Nature Park Taratala\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 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 Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251027T062656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T123344Z UID:5994-1762070400-1762077600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Dam Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251027T070920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T123757Z UID:6006-1762065000-1762072200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Jambhira Dam (Deuli) Mayurbhanj\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251027T065443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083432Z UID:6001-1762065000-1762072200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Doddanekundi Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T175001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T113813Z UID:5798-1761462000-1761469200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251021T062038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T114847Z UID:5923-1761460200-1761471000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland- Bhilkheda\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251021T055806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T105040Z UID:5917-1761458400-1761465600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251015T055116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T100636Z UID:5826-1761458400-1761465600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Meyyur Lake area in Nemam\, Thiruvallur DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-meyyur-lake-thiruvallur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251109_092719-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T173850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T112642Z UID:5792-1761458400-1761465600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anantapura-national-park-sathya-sai-andhra-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251026-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T172843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T104928Z UID:5786-1761377400-1761384600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Princep Ghat Hoogly River Front Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-princep-ghat-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PXL_20251025_083935654.MP_-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T171957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T110748Z UID:5779-1761375600-1761382800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-kolkata2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251020T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251020T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T123426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T110718Z UID:5744-1760943600-1760950800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khari River Mehsana Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mehsana-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251020-WA0008.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T180000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T120104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T091411Z UID:5722-1760889600-1760896800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koti\, Solan\, HP DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-koti-solan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251019-WA0006-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T123311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T062355Z UID:5730-1760857200-1760864400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Lulung\, Mayurbhanj Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-lulung-mayurbhanj-odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251019-WA0008.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T115136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T061613Z UID:5716-1760853600-1760860800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muga Sumoni Bhoga Kaboru Gaon\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muga-assam/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6069-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T055000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T080000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T181227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T060443Z UID:5804-1760853000-1760860800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Lake Trail\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sukhna-lake-chandigarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SAVE_20251019_105530-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251017T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T151119 CREATED:20251013T111046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T060534Z UID:5704-1760688000-1760695200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Patrog\, Himachal Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 23 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Mehvish Khan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lal Bagh \n \n \n \n Lalbagh in Bengaluru is one of India’s most iconic botanical gardens\, known for its rich horticultural heritage and serene green landscapes amidst the bustling city. Spread across about 240 acres\, it features a diverse collection of native and exotic plants\, centuries-old trees\, scenic lakes\, and well-maintained walking paths. The historic glasshouse\, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace\, along with rocky outcrops and flowering avenues\, makes Lalbagh a hub for nature lovers\, photographers\, and morning walkers. \n \n \n \n The garden is also a paradise for birdwatchers\, with regular sightings of species like the White-throated Kingfisher\, Purple Sunbird\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Spotted Dove\, Asian Koel\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, and Black Kite. The lake attracts waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Spot-billed Duck\, adding to its ecological value. While urban pressures\, visitor disturbance\, and waste remain concerns\, ongoing tree conservation\, habitat maintenance\, and awareness efforts help protect this precious green space\, allowing Lalbagh to continue serving as Bengaluru’s natural heritage landmark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MehvishI am Mehvish recently shifted to Bangalore \, I’m really passionate about wildlife and birds. I love spending time outdoors and want to learn and share more about birding. \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 Lal Bagh Lake \n \n \n \n Lalbagh is a well-known haven for urban birdlife\, offering a chance to see a wonderful variety of species amidst lush gardens and calm waters. Common sightings include Rose-ringed Parakeets chattering from treetops\, Coppersmith Barbets calling with their rhythmic “tuk-tuk”\, and Purple Sunbirds flitting among flowering shrubs. Around the lake\, one can spot Indian Pond Herons\, Little Egrets\, and Spot-billed Ducks\, while White-throated Kingfishers and Common Mynas are frequent along the pathways. The garden also hosts Asian Koels\, Spotted Doves\, Black Kites\, and energetic flocks of Jungle Babblers\, making Lalbagh a vibrant and accessible birdwatching hotspot in the heart of Bengaluru. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Lalbagh Lake brought together 20 enthusiastic participants\, all eager to explore the rich avifauna of this iconic Bengaluru landscape. Guided by Mehvish\, the group recorded around 30 species including cormorants\, egrets\, herons\, with exciting sighting of Painted Stork and Booted Eagle. The calm waters and surrounding greenery created the perfect setting for beginners and regular birders to observe the diversity that thrives in urban wetlands. \n \n \n \n Participants also enjoyed a fun bird quiz by end of the walk and learnt about birds and their world by closely observing them through binoculars. The combination of learning\, interaction\, and hands-on birding made the experience both engaging and memorable. Each person walked away with a deeper appreciation for the feathered residents of Lalbagh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-patrog-hp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bird-watching-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR