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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250413T100000
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SUMMARY:Lakaki Lake\, Model Colony\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Dhamandhari\, Shimla (HP)				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Shimla\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										22 June\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Dhamandhari\, Shimla (HP)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dhamandhari\, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)\, located along the mid-altitudinal belt of the Western Himalayas\, lies within a transition zone between temperate pine forests and mixed broadleaf woodlands. The landscape is shaped by steep slopes\, seasonal streams\, oak-rhododendron patches\, and scattered agricultural terraces.								\n				\n				\n				\n									These diverse habitats create a rich ecological matrix that supports both resident and migratory wildlife\, particularly birds and small mammals. Functioning as a semi-natural buffer\, Dhamandhari plays a key role in soil stabilization\, water retention\, and temperature regulation in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. As nearby urban centers like Shimla expand\, this lesser-known village offers a critical refuge for native biodiversity and helps maintain ecological continuity across elevational gradients in Himachal Pradesh.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - AbhinavPhotographer and aspiring film maker from Himachal Pradesh. More than 3 years of experience in wildlife\, travel and nature education. Loves to go for wildlife exploration and spread awareness about nature conservation.  				\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 Dhamandhari				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled in the mid-Himalayan slopes of Himachal Pradesh\, Dhamandhari near Shimla offers a quiet yet rewarding birding experience across its forest edges\, terraced fields\, and oak-pine woodlands. Though lesser known\, the area is gradually gaining attention for its rich avian diversity and scenic natural trails. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Birdwatchers can encounter a range of species including Himalayan Bulbul\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Great Barbet\, Black-headed Jay\, Grey-hooded Warbler\, and various woodpeckers. The mix of resident birds and altitudinal migrants makes Dhamandhari a promising birding spot across seasons in the Shimla hills. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-chinned Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-whistling Thrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-tailed Minla				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Broadbill				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White-eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Yellownape				\n				\n				\n				\n					Orange-headed Thrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-billed Leiothrix 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scaly-breasted Munia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wallcreeper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-billed Blue Magpie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\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									At the break of dawn in the misty hills of Dhamandhari\, Shimla\, 14 enthusiastic birders set off on a guided walk with bird expert Abhinav. Trekking through the Himalayan terrain\, the group explored a mosaic of forest patches\, open meadows\, and village edges\, uncovering the region’s rich birdlife.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Over the morning\, 24 bird species were observed\, including the striking Black Francolin\, colourful Plum-headed Parakeet\, and the loud\, unmistakable Great Barbet. Woodland trails revealed species like the charming Himalayan Bulbul\, Russet Sparrow\, and the tiny yet vibrant Black-throated Tit\, each offering a glimpse into the ecological diversity of the region.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The walk was more than just birdwatching—it was a lesson in ecology and awareness. Participants learned how birds interact with their habitats\, how to identify them through calls and plumage\, and the importance of preserving natural ecosystems. The morning ended with refreshed spirits\, deeper knowledge\, and a renewed bond with nature amidst the serene Himalayan landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/lakaki-lake-model-colony-pune/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Past Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lakaki-park-model-colony.webp
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CREATED:20250410T132411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083531Z
UID:1058-1743242400-1743267600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Kukkarahalli Lake\, Mysuru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Dhamandhari\, Shimla (HP)				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Shimla\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										22 June\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Dhamandhari\, Shimla (HP)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dhamandhari\, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)\, located along the mid-altitudinal belt of the Western Himalayas\, lies within a transition zone between temperate pine forests and mixed broadleaf woodlands. The landscape is shaped by steep slopes\, seasonal streams\, oak-rhododendron patches\, and scattered agricultural terraces.								\n				\n				\n				\n									These diverse habitats create a rich ecological matrix that supports both resident and migratory wildlife\, particularly birds and small mammals. Functioning as a semi-natural buffer\, Dhamandhari plays a key role in soil stabilization\, water retention\, and temperature regulation in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. As nearby urban centers like Shimla expand\, this lesser-known village offers a critical refuge for native biodiversity and helps maintain ecological continuity across elevational gradients in Himachal Pradesh.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - AbhinavPhotographer and aspiring film maker from Himachal Pradesh. More than 3 years of experience in wildlife\, travel and nature education. Loves to go for wildlife exploration and spread awareness about nature conservation.  				\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 Dhamandhari				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled in the mid-Himalayan slopes of Himachal Pradesh\, Dhamandhari near Shimla offers a quiet yet rewarding birding experience across its forest edges\, terraced fields\, and oak-pine woodlands. Though lesser known\, the area is gradually gaining attention for its rich avian diversity and scenic natural trails. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Birdwatchers can encounter a range of species including Himalayan Bulbul\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Great Barbet\, Black-headed Jay\, Grey-hooded Warbler\, and various woodpeckers. The mix of resident birds and altitudinal migrants makes Dhamandhari a promising birding spot across seasons in the Shimla hills. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-chinned Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-whistling Thrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chestnut-tailed Minla				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Broadbill				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White-eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Yellownape				\n				\n				\n				\n					Orange-headed Thrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-billed Leiothrix 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scaly-breasted Munia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wallcreeper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-billed Blue Magpie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\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									At the break of dawn in the misty hills of Dhamandhari\, Shimla\, 14 enthusiastic birders set off on a guided walk with bird expert Abhinav. Trekking through the Himalayan terrain\, the group explored a mosaic of forest patches\, open meadows\, and village edges\, uncovering the region’s rich birdlife.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Over the morning\, 24 bird species were observed\, including the striking Black Francolin\, colourful Plum-headed Parakeet\, and the loud\, unmistakable Great Barbet. Woodland trails revealed species like the charming Himalayan Bulbul\, Russet Sparrow\, and the tiny yet vibrant Black-throated Tit\, each offering a glimpse into the ecological diversity of the region.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The walk was more than just birdwatching—it was a lesson in ecology and awareness. Participants learned how birds interact with their habitats\, how to identify them through calls and plumage\, and the importance of preserving natural ecosystems. The morning ended with refreshed spirits\, deeper knowledge\, and a renewed bond with nature amidst the serene Himalayan landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/kukkarahalli-lake-mysuru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Past Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kukkarahalli-lake.webp
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