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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Dam & Lake \, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T063000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sipat\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260924T141918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T104643Z
UID:18529-1791095400-1791102600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanifnath Mandir\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260924T124410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T100249Z
UID:18491-1791095400-1791102600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T081500
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260924T132448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T142030Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maldevta-Shastradhara Link Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T081500
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260924T131332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T100352Z
UID:18500-1791094500-1791101700@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Asita East DDA Park\, Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T080000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
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 Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T080000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260924T142627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T100517Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Buddha Jayanti Park\, Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T054500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261004T074500
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260928T071238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T131130Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T183000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260925T141016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T093413Z
UID:18609-1791045000-1791052200@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Edulabad Lake \, Hyderabad
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T161500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T181500
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagvasuki\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T093000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T095747Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T090000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260925T143821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T094046Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vellalore Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Punit van\, Gandhinagar\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260925T150357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T095100Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Madhure Lake and Grassland\, Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T093136Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Near Rajghat Besant School\, Varanasi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115823
CREATED:20260924T113021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T093333Z
UID:15510-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thano Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260924T110440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T095707Z
UID:18466-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Nehru Park\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260924T103628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T094655Z
UID:18461-1791009000-1791016200@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallikarnai Marshland\, Chennai\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T061000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T081000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ameenpur Lake\, Hyderabad\, Telangana
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ameenpur-lake-hyderabad-telangana/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T080000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260925T142439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T085250Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Adyar River Trail\, Chennai\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-adyar-river-trail-chennai-tn-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261003T080000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260925T124001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092327Z
UID:18583-1791007200-1791014400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nehru Rose Garden\, Ludhiana\, Punjab
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nehru-rose-garden-ludhiana/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T190000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260927T170931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T081149Z
UID:18664-1790960400-1790967600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Turahalli Fringes\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-turahalli-fringes-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T190000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260925T110700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T080921Z
UID:18566-1790960400-1790967600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kommaghatta Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kommaghatta-lake-bengaluru-gp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T183000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260925T095411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T090419Z
UID:18546-1790958600-1790965800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kuntloor Pedda Cheruvu \, Hyderabad
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kuntloor-pedda-cheruvu-hyderabad-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T173000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260927T192328Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bnhs-conservation-education-centre-mumbai-maharashtra-kp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T093000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260927T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T080251Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-navi-mumbai-kp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T090000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260925T113002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T081543Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kolarampathi Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kolarampathi-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-kv/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T090000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115824
CREATED:20260924T122127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T082519Z
UID:18487-1790924400-1790931600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Safari Park\, Kolkata\, West Bengal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										10 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Yashraj Thakare\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Yashraj ThakareCurrently pursuing his MS in Wildlife Conservation Action\, he has been active in the field for three years and leading trails for the past two. With a deep interest in entomology and herpetofauna\, he brings a well-rounded\, curious perspective to every nature walk. 				\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					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Nineteen enthusiastic participants\, including a few returning birders eager to expand their knowledge\, joined guide Yashraj Thakare at Vetal Tekdi in Pune on 10 October for a two-hour morning trail that ended at 9:25 am. The observations began with the distinctive calls of a Greenish Warbler\, followed shortly by the sighting of a male Purple Sunbird in its eclipse plumage\, a lovely lesson in how birds change their appearance through the year. The group recorded 18 species\, and the sightings that stood out included the Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, a delicate bird with a soft blue back and orange breast\, and the Long-tailed Shrike\, perched boldly on a prominent branch. An Oriental Honey-buzzard\, a Shikra and a Spotted Owlet added to the excitement\, and Indian Peafowls strolling along the hillside brought a regal touch to the trail. Beyond the birds\, the trail was designed as a complete educational experience. Yashraj spoke about the Birding Bharat initiative and the significant documentation work made possible by the Ataavi app\, and he gave practical instruction on field birding\, including the proper use of binoculars and techniques for accurate identification using Ataavi. The session also covered the principles of backyard birding\, giving everyone the foundation to continue their birdwatching independently from their own homes. The relaxed pace\, the friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the hillside forest made the morning a pleasure\, and participants left feeling confident\, curious and eager to put their new skills to use. It was a wonderful example of how a city hill can serve as a classroom\, a sanctuary and a source of everyday joy.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
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