BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131017 CREATED:20251013T123311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T062355Z UID:5730-1760857200-1760864400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Lulung\, Mayurbhanj Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \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:20260829T131017 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 T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \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:20260829T131017 CREATED:20251013T181227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T060443Z UID:5804-1760853000-1760860800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Lake Trail\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \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:20260829T131017 CREATED:20251013T111046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T060534Z UID:5704-1760688000-1760695200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Patrog\, Himachal Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251017T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251017T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131017 CREATED:20251013T113647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T055813Z UID:5710-1760683500-1760691600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam)\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chota-mahadev-chhindwara/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251017-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131017 CREATED:20251005T043934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T072211Z UID:5590-1760252400-1760259600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Paliyem Plateau\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-paliyem-plateau-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251012-WA0098.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T083000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20251005T050100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T091351Z UID:5612-1760250600-1760257800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karnala Bird Sanctuary\, Panvel\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karnala-bird-sanctuary-panvel/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251012_090714-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T083000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20251005T054309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T070003Z UID:5628-1760249700-1760257800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T083000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20251006T132449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T085255Z UID:5644-1760248800-1760257800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Farmus Farms\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-farmus-farms-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSCN0614-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T073000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20251005T052110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T093723Z UID:5620-1760247000-1760254200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jugibeel\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jugibeel-golaghat-assam/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251015-WA0020.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251011T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251011T080000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20251005T042435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T090243Z UID:5584-1760162400-1760169600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Devara Cheruvu\, Kadiri\, Sathya Sai\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-devara-cheruvu-andhra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PXL_20251011_023155330-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T093000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250929T070948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T091339Z UID:5437-1759647600-1759656600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary\, Dewas (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kheoni-ws-dewas/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20251005_092859-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T083000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250929T064117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T072802Z UID:5431-1759645800-1759653000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Nature Park\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-np-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_3368-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T083000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250929T062701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T063404Z UID:5427-1759645800-1759653000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20251005-WA0069-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250915T093840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083705Z UID:5415-1759042800-1759050000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Doddanekundi Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-doddanekundi-kere-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250928_072308_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T093000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250905T075414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T134410Z UID:5305-1759041000-1759051800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidikhon Wildlife Sanctuary\, Narsinghgarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidikhon-wls-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250928-WA0002.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250912T082636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T084222Z UID:5409-1758438000-1758445200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Y point\, University Campus\, Chh. Sambhajinagar DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-y-point-chhsambhajinagar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_0139-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250909T074138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T083438Z UID:5367-1758438000-1758445200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Jambira Dam (Deuli) Mayurbhanj\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-jambhari-dam-deuli-mayurbhanj-odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0117-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250904T074032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T082856Z UID:5277-1758438000-1758445200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agacaim-mudflats-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0114-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250904T073905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073637Z UID:5255-1758438000-1758445200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poaama-nursery-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0044-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T083000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250905T073728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T091838Z UID:5321-1758436200-1758443400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Smriti Van\, Sikar (Rajasthan) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-smritivan-sikar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20250921-WA0043.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T083000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250904T073516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T072157Z UID:5270-1758436200-1758443400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-igrms-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0064-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T080000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250909T073443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T124346Z UID:5360-1758434400-1758441600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pattikonda Reserve Forest\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pattikonda-rf-ap/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG20250921063402-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250906T073349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T123032Z UID:5350-1757833200-1757840400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250914_081834034_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250904T073139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T094546Z UID:5241-1757833200-1757840400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250914-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T093000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250905T073016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T120142Z UID:5313-1757831400-1757842200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharajpura\, Gwalior (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharajpur-gwalior-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250914-WA0073-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T093000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250904T073036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T095856Z UID:5248-1757831400-1757842200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250914_080012-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250907T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250907T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250901T120620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T113949Z UID:5232-1757228400-1757235600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Lake\, Aurangabad\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sukhna-lake-aurangabad-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250907_080108941-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T090000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250901T112714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T105420Z UID:5226-1757142000-1757149200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sylvan Biodiversity Forest\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sylvan-forest-jaipur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG20250906084051-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T080000 DTSTAMP:20260829T131018 CREATED:20250901T101308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T094751Z UID:5109-1757138400-1757145600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gangampalli Forest\, Puttaparthi\, Sathya Sai\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 30 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Shmesh Sufyan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n T.S. Chanakya in Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai\, is a serene green pocket nestled between urban development\, mangroves\, and tidal wetlands\, offering a refreshing natural escape for residents and nature enthusiasts. Once known for the maritime training institute located here\, the area has gradually transformed into a favored birding and walking spot thanks to its mix of freshwater pools\, grassy patches\, and scattered trees. The sight of sunrise over the wetlands\, with distant mangrove silhouettes and gentle ripples on the water\, lends the place a peaceful charm that contrasts beautifully with the bustling city around it. \n \n \n \n Today\, T.S. Chanakya stands as a cherished recreational and ecological space where walkers\, joggers\, and birdwatchers cross paths with fishermen and locals enjoying quiet moments. The tidal influence from the creek and the mix of wetland habitats draw a variety of wildlife\, particularly during the migratory season when the site comes alive with the calls and movements of visiting birds. Efforts by local naturalists and birding groups have helped highlight the ecological significance of the area\, encouraging appreciation and awareness for conserving this rare green-lung space amid rapid urban growth. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Shmes Sufyan Birding guide with 10+ years of experience\, holding a Master’s in Biodiversity\, Wildlife Conservation\, and Management. Skilled at not just spotting birds but also explaining their ecology\, behavior\, and habitats in a simple\, engaging way. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of T.S. Chanakya \n \n \n \n The wetlands and open grasslands around T.S. Chanakya support a rich variety of birdlife\, making it one of Navi Mumbai’s popular birding spots. Large waders such as Lesser and Greater Flamingos gather in impressive numbers\, often joined by Painted Storks\, Grey-headed Swamphens\, and Spot-billed Ducks along the shallow pools. The edges of the water bustle with activity from Wood Sandpipers\, Little Stints\, Eurasian Curlews\, and Common Sandpipers\, while Whiskered Terns skim gracefully over the water surface. The marshes and trees around the site host Little and Great Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and charismatic kingfishers like the White-throated and Common Kingfisher. In the surrounding scrub and grassland\, birdwatchers can spot smaller but equally charming species including the Bluethroat\, Eurasian Hoopoe\, Ashy Prinia\, Ashy Drongo\, and White-eared Bulbul\, making the area a vibrant mosaic of wetland and woodland birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \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 Seventeen participants arrived early at the coastal edges of Navi Mumbai\, joining Shmes Sufyan for a morning shaped by tides and wingbeats. The group recorded more than 45 species\, from the elegant Greater Flamingo to Black-headed and Brown-headed Gulls\, Pacific Golden Plover\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Common Redshank\, and Eurasian Curlew. Each sighting shimmered in the soft morning light\, making the early wake-up instantly worthwhile. \n \n \n \n As binoculars clicked into focus\, the coastal landscape revealed its busy secrets — feeding birds\, resting flocks\, and the quiet drama of migration. Shmes added layers of understanding to every observation\, and the group’s buzzing curiosity made the experience even more vivid. By the end\, it wasn’t just a bird walk; it felt like a lively shoreline gathering held together by shared wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-gangamapally_forest_ap/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250906_073202863-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR