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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-10/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T125809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T065820Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sikandarpur Pahadi\, Gurugram
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sikandarpur-pahadi-gurugram-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T070256Z
UID:15022-1785652200-1785659400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallom	Kottayam\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallomkottayam-kerala-nm/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T071055Z
UID:15017-1785652200-1785659400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddanekundi-lake-bengaluru-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T101628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T071517Z
UID:15012-1785650400-1785657600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandu wetlands\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandu-wetlands-gurugram-delhi-ncr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T100603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T071816Z
UID:15006-1785650400-1785657600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Asita East DDA Park\, Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-asita-east-dda-park-delhi/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T084108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T065103Z
UID:14564-1785650400-1785657600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Laxman Siddh\, Harrawala\, Dehradun
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-laxman-siddh-haeeawala-dehradun/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T053000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260802T073000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T110144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T071841Z
UID:15027-1785648600-1785655800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Taj Nature Walk\, Agra\, UP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-taj-nature-walk-agra-up/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T093037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T072933Z
UID:14988-1785571200-1785578400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Taratala Nature Park\, Brace Bridge Wetlands\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-taratala-nature-park-brace-bridge-wetlands-kolkata/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T081956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T072806Z
UID:14972-1785567600-1785574800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-4/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T085323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T072544Z
UID:14982-1785565800-1785573000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddabommasandra kere\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddabommasandra-kere-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T081500
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T083704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153816Z
UID:14976-1785564900-1785572100@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dottabetta\, Ooty\, Nilgiri\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-dottabetta-ooty-nilgiri-tn/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T053000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260801T073000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260724T111919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T071947Z
UID:15035-1785562200-1785569400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Jodhpur Jhaal\, Agra\, UP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jodhpur-jhaal-agra-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260717T143955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090816Z
UID:14827-1785052800-1785060000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-maharashtra-sk/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T071500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T091500
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260720T062245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090622Z
UID:14855-1785050100-1785057300@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vandevi Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vandevi-hill-pune/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260717T144518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090510Z
UID:14831-1785049200-1785056400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombay-mumbai-maharashtra-mg/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260716T105703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090045Z
UID:14700-1785049200-1785056400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirhind Canal Nature Trail\, Sirhind\, Punjab
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirhind-canal-nature-trail-sirhind-punjab/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260717T145315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T085812Z
UID:14837-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura Forest Patch\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddaballapura-forest-patch-bengaluru-gp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260717T090617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T084346Z
UID:14807-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Surajpur Wetland\, Noida\, UP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-surajpur-wetland-noida-up/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260716T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T084149Z
UID:14770-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallom	Kottayam\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallom-kottayam-kerala/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260716T134233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T083937Z
UID:14747-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Turahalli Tree Park\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-turahalli-tree-park-bangalore-karnataka-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260716T133529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143407Z
UID:14740-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra-nb/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260716T133023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T142945Z
UID:14735-1785047400-1785054600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Farmus Farms\, Gurugram
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-farmus-farms-gurugram-ml/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260716T114729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T083350Z
UID:14718-1785047400-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-sk/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260720T064136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T144229Z
UID:14861-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Chandigarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-chandigarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260720T053350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T144053Z
UID:14844-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vedanthangal Bird sanctuary\, Vedanthangal\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vedanthangal-bird-sanctuary-vedanthangal-tamil-nadu/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260717T083434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143953Z
UID:14792-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thano Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thano-road-dehradun-uttarakhand-dr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260716T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T082522Z
UID:14779-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lacchi Wala Forest\, Dehradun
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lacchi-wala-forest-dehradun/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T102009
CREATED:20260716T142028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T082323Z
UID:14755-1785045600-1785052800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanota Lake\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanota-lake-jaipur-rajasthan/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hessarghata Lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										16 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rahuldev Rajguru\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Lake\, located off Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru\, is a small but ecologically important freshwater wetland that serves as a refuge for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife amidst the city’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. Surrounded by patches of grassland\, scrub vegetation\, and scattered trees\, the lake supports both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, cormorants\, kingfishers\, and jacanas are commonly observed along its margins\, while raptors\, bee-eaters\, sunbirds\, and other terrestrial birds make use of the surrounding habitats. The diversity of microhabitats within and around the lake makes it an attractive site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Beyond its importance for birds\, Bidre Lake plays a vital ecological role by supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating local hydrology\, and providing habitat for amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, and numerous aquatic invertebrates. The wetland contributes to groundwater recharge and acts as a natural buffer during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite increasing urbanisation around Bannerghatta Road\, the lake continues to function as a valuable green space\, offering opportunities for environmental education\, biodiversity monitoring\, and citizen science. Continued conservation and habitat management are essential to ensure that Bidre Lake remains a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and the local community.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Rahuldev RajguruWith over 25 years in software and entrepreneurship\, he now focuses on birding\, wildlife photography\, and conservation\, while also writing to inspire people to connect with nature. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common Birds of Bidre Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Bidre Kere supports a rich mix of wetland and garden birds\, making it a rewarding birding destination on Bengaluru’s outskirts. The lake attracts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Grebe\, Eurasian Coot\, Grey-headed Swamphen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Oriental Darter\, along with the Little Cormorant and Great Cormorant. Wading birds are well represented by the Black-headed Ibis\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Eastern Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, which frequent the shallows and reed edges. The Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are regularly seen along the water’s edge\, while the Asian Green Bee-eater and White-cheeked Barbet add colour to the surrounding trees. The Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Wire-tailed Swallow\, and Purple-rumped Sunbird round out the list\, reflecting the lake’s value as a mosaic of open water\, wetland vegetation\, and garden habitat for both resident and migratory species. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wire-tailed Swallow				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-cheeked Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Coot				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gray-Headed Swamphen				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-Breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-Winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-Wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bronze-Winged Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Grebe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									Fifteen participants turned out for a full-house session with guide Rahuldev Rajguru at Bidre Lake on Bannerghatta Road\, Bengaluru\, despite another round of gloomy\, overcast weather that threatened to dampen the mood before the walk even began. The lake’s mix of open water and fringing vegetation once again delivered a strong showing\, with the group recording 48 species over the course of the walk\, a solid tally that reflected the site’s growing reputation as one of the city’s more consistent birding spots regardless of the conditions overhead.\nAmong the highlights were uncommon sightings of the Common Iora and Small Minivets\, species that don’t always show up reliably on every visit\, adding an extra layer of excitement for the group as the walk progressed along the water’s edge. The walk also featured an excellent display from Tri-coloured Munias and Scaly-breasted Munias\, whose active flocking behaviour gave participants plenty of time to observe and photograph them at close range. Despite the weather working against them from the start\, the group’s persistence paid off handsomely\, resulting in a walk that balanced dependable common species with a few genuinely special finds along the Bannerghatta Road stretch of the lake\, reinforcing why Bidre Lake keeps drawing repeat visitors from across the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hessarghata-lake-bangalore-karnataka-asv/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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