BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260928T051540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T111234Z UID:18752-1791097200-1791104400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ponnuthu Amman Temple\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ponnuthu-amman-temple-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PXL_20261004_032240434-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260927T192800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T103916Z UID:18728-1791097200-1791104400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jigani Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jigani-lake-bengaluru-sk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-10.52.08-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260927T184214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T140006Z UID:18702-1791097200-1791104400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rakh Barotia \,Old Vijaypur \, Jammu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rakh-barotia-old-vijaypur-jammu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20261004-WA0026.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260927T183524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T110646Z UID:18698-1791097200-1791104400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-indira-gandhi-rashtriya-manav-sangrahalaya-bhopal-kc/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-6.21.42-PM-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260927T174052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T104410Z UID:18671-1791097200-1791104400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ch. Shivaji Maharaj Udyan\, PCMC\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ch-shivaji-udyan-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_20261004_090123_1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260924T134843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T112757Z UID:18515-1791097200-1791104400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koradi Lake\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-koradi-lake-nagpur-maharashtra-da/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-7.57.24-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260928T062842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T135818Z UID:18767-1791096300-1791103500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chamasari Trail \, Dehradun DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chamasari-trail-dehradun/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-12.49.45-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260927T185554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T141421Z UID:18708-1791096300-1791103500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kadamakkudy Wetlands\, Kochi\, Ernakulam\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kadamakkudy-wetlands-kochi-ernakulam-kerala-ss-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-1.52.57-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260924T140451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T104157Z UID:18521-1791096300-1791103500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kommaghatta Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kommaghatta-lake-bengaluru-pr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-6.04.53-PM-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260927T182225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T110845Z UID:18688-1791095400-1791102600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandlai & Barkhera\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandlai-barkhera-jaipur-rajasthan-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-4.25.48-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260927T181221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T112304Z UID:18684-1791095400-1791102600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Dam & Lake \, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-dam-lake-nagpur-maharashtra-mk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG20261004080506-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260924T143325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T135207Z UID:18541-1791095400-1791102600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sipat\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sipat-bilaspur-chhattisgarh-rr-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_2171-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110435 CREATED:20260924T141918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T104643Z UID:18529-1791095400-1791102600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanifnath Mandir\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanifnath-mandir-pune-maharashtra-an/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-8.57.49-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260924T124410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T100249Z UID:18491-1791095400-1791102600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \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-ml/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-12.27.58.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260924T132448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T142030Z UID:18505-1791094500-1791101700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maldevta-Shastradhara Link Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maldevta-shastradhara-link-road-dehradun-uttarakhand-ap/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-9.50.20-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260924T131332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T100352Z UID:18500-1791094500-1791101700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Asita East DDA Park\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \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-ky/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-8.39.21-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260928T055030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T130339Z UID:18760-1791093600-1791100800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Avadi Paruthipattu Lake Green Park\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-avadi-paruthipattu-lake-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-8.25.35-AM-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260924T142627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T100517Z UID:18535-1791093600-1791100800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Buddha Jayanti Park\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-buddha-jayanti-park-delhi-aa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20261004-WA0067-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T054500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T074500 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260928T071238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T131130Z UID:18759-1791092700-1791099900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shivkuti-allahabad-uttar-pradesh-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-05-at-8.30.02-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T183000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260925T141016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T093413Z UID:18609-1791045000-1791052200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Edulabad Lake \, Hyderabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-edulabad-lake-hyderabad/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-19.13.29.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T161500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T181500 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260925T151912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T094956Z UID:18644-1791044100-1791051300@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagvasuki\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nagvasuki-allahabad-uttar-pradesh-sa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-12.09.39-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T093000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260925T152630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T095747Z UID:18648-1791012600-1791019800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai-maharashtra-sk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-23.08.57.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260925T143821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T094046Z UID:18624-1791010800-1791018000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vellalore Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vellalore-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_20261003_075130-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260924T120140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T094244Z UID:18479-1791010800-1791018000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Punit van\, Gandhinagar\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-punit-van-gandhinagar-gujarat-sd/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-10.31.13-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260925T153436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T094412Z UID:18654-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-korattur-lake-chennai-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-14.23.54.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260925T150357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T095100Z UID:18633-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Madhure Lake and Grassland\, Bangalore DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-madhure-lake-bangalore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-15.51.20.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260925T130456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T093136Z UID:18594-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Near Rajghat Besant School\, Varanasi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rajghat-besant-school/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-10.14.15.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260924T113021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T093333Z UID:15510-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thano Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \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-dgs/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-10.28.16-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260924T110440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T095707Z UID:18466-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Nehru Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nehru-park-central-ridge-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-08.08.38.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T110436 CREATED:20260924T103628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T094655Z UID:18461-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallikarnai Marshland\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 10 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Prajjwal Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Prajjwal KumarHe is an Ornithologist having a Post-graduate Degree in MSc. Wildlife Science (Ornithology) from Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural history \n \n \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n Fourteen birders joined guide Prajjwal Kumar at Okhla Bird Sanctuary near Gate 1 in Noida on 10 October for an early start at 6:15 am\, when the light over the river is at its softest and the birds are at their busiest. The walk began with a small group and grew as more participants joined along the way\, and by the end everyone was walking together and sharing the excitement of each new sighting. The group recorded 27 species\, and it was lovely to see participants confidently recognising birds and pausing to listen for calls\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good walk. Among the highlights were the Little Grebe\, a tiny diving bird that bobbed across the water and disappeared in a ripple\, and the Painted Stork\, whose pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bill drew admiring photographs. The Black-headed Gull added a touch of winter to the scene\, a reminder that migratory visitors are returning to the wetlands of the capital region. A White-throated Kingfisher put on a wonderful show as it hunted and fed on insects\, a sight that thrilled everyone\, and an Asian Koel was observed calling from the trees. Many Shikras were in the area\, making the sky above the sanctuary feel alive with raptor activity. Prajjwal’s friendly guidance helped participants tell birds apart by shape\, call and behaviour\, and the group enjoyed the calm of the riverside setting. The walk was lovely from start to finish\, a fine example of how a sanctuary on the edge of a great city can offer a morning of discovery\, learning and shared delight in birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallikarnai-marshland-chennai-tn-rb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-08.39.58.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR