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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ameenpur Lake\, Hyderabad\, Telangana
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Adyar River Trail\, Chennai\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nehru Rose Garden\, Ludhiana\, Punjab
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Turahalli Fringes\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kommaghatta Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kuntloor Pedda Cheruvu \, Hyderabad
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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:20261023T133817
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T080251Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kolarampathi Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Safari Park\, Kolkata\, West Bengal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-safari-park-kolkata-west-bengal-sd/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T081500
DTSTAMP:20261023T133817
CREATED:20260925T102110Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Japanese Garden\, Sector 31\, Chandigarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-japanese-garden-sector-31-chandigarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Mohali
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-mohali-pb2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T163000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Logophilia Moon Canal\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-logophilia-moon-canal-allahabad-uttar-pradesh-sag/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T081000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T101000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sumiran Forest\, Sagoni\, Sehore\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sumiran-forest-sagoni-sheore-bhopal-madhya-pradesh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T213000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya/Karave Wetlands\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-karave-wetlands-navi-mumbai-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Manipur Lake\, Ahmedabad
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-manipur-lake-ahmedabad/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agacaim-mudflats-goa-as/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Qutub Minar Complex\, Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-qutub-minar-complex-delhi-ml/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\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-rjr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T090000
DTSTAMP:20261023T133817
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T043823Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jigani Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jigani-lake-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-ytt/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-jnss/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T064500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T084500
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mullur lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mullur-lake-bangalore-karnataka-gr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T203000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lingambudhi Lake\, Mysuru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lingambudhi-lake-mysuru-km/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sal Forest Trail\, Dehradun
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sal-forest-trail-dehradun-at-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T133817
CREATED:20260920T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T050618Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Mohali
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-chandigarh-pb-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T133817
CREATED:20260918T132218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T044252Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kavdi Pat\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kavdi-pat-pune/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nepli Forest\, Chandigarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nepli-forest-chandigarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T133817
CREATED:20260917T144818Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-sk-gpf/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000
DTSTAMP:20261023T133817
CREATED:20260917T143608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T094156Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Gorewada Park\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shivkuti\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Allahabad\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										4 October\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Shreeta Agrahari\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									On the northern edge of Prayagraj\, Shivkuti runs down to the banks of the Ganga\, where old ghats and the ancient Shivkoti Mahadev temple look out over the river. The landscape changes with the seasons. When the monsoon floods recede\, they leave wide sandbanks\, silty floodplain\, riverside grassland and seasonal pools behind. Old neighbourhoods\, mango and guava orchards\, and large peepal\, neem and banyan trees fill the land above the river. Farmland and scattered groves add to the mix. Gangetic fish\, turtles and frogs live along the river’s edge\, and the old trees shelter owls\, squirrels and fruit bats.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Shivkuti offers river and garden birds in one walk. Cormorants\, herons and egrets fish along the shore. Lapwings and bee-eaters use the open banks\, and flocks of starlings and mynas feed on the fields. Barbets\, treepies\, bulbuls and flowerpeckers are busy in the groves. In winter\, migrant ducks\, gulls\, terns and waders arrive on the Ganga\, and warblers stop off in the trees. Like much of the Ganga\, though\, this stretch is under strain. Untreated sewage and waste\, plastic and ritual litter all reach the river. Sand mining\, riverfront construction and heavy crowds during bathing festivals disturb the sandbanks where birds rest and nest. Old trees are also being cut as the city grows. Protecting the floodplain and sandbars\, keeping the old groves\, and cleaning up the river are essential for Shivkuti’s birds.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Shreeta Agrahari A passionate birdwatcher with 7 years of experience\, I’ve found birding to be both emotionally grounding and mentally enriching. I’m driven to share the joy and transformative power of birding with others\, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world.\n\n\n 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Shivkuti				\n				\n				\n				\n									Shivkuti’s old trees hide a small\, fierce predator: the Jungle Owlet. This finely barred little owl often calls and hunts in broad daylight. Nearby\, the tiny Pale-billed Flowerpecker\, one of India’s smallest birds\, darts between mistletoe clumps. The Greenish Warbler stops over on its long migration from the Himalayas. Coppersmith and Brown-headed Barbets call endlessly from the canopy. Rufous Treepies glide between the trees on long tails\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters swoop out after insects in shimmering green. On the open ground\, pied black-and-white Indian Pied Starlings forage alongside the Bank Myna. As its name suggests\, the Bank Myna nests in holes in riverbanks\, and it has bright orange skin around its eyes. Jungle Babblers chatter in noisy groups\, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls show off their crests. The Oriental Magpie-Robin sings sweetly\, and the Indian Robin cocks its tail. Common Tailorbirds\, Ashy Prinias and Purple Sunbirds keep the shrubs busy\, while Black Drongos and Rose-ringed Parakeets watch from above. Along the river\, Little Cormorants\, Indian Pond-Herons and Eastern Cattle-Egrets fish the edges\, and Red-wattled Lapwings keep a noisy watch.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Jungle Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pale-billed Flowerpecker				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greenish Warbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brown-headed Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rufous Treepie				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bank Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Magpie-Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\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									Four nature lovers joined guide Shreeta Agrahari at Shivkuti in Prayagraj on 4 October for a calm and personal morning of birdwatching near the river. The riverside landscape of this part of the city brings together open banks\, grassy stretches\, scattered trees and quiet water\, a combination that tends to attract a wide variety of birds\, and the group moved along at an unhurried pace\, watching the sky\, the shoreline and the branches for signs of life. Riverbank areas like this are often home to egrets\, herons\, wagtails\, bulbuls\, kingfishers and bee-eaters\, and the small group had an excellent chance to observe each of them closely\, noting how they move\, feed and call. Shreeta’s deep familiarity with Prayagraj’s birdlife and her friendly guidance made the walk a pleasure\, as she helped participants understand how to identify species by their shapes\, flight and sounds\, and how to pay attention to the small details that make each bird unique. With such an intimate group\, there was room for long conversations\, careful observation and shared moments of delight\, and every participant had the chance to ask questions and share their own experiences. The soft morning light\, the gentle sounds of the river and the quiet companionship of fellow birders created a restful atmosphere that stayed with everyone. It was a wonderful reminder that birdwatching does not need a big crowd or a long list of species to be meaningful\, and that a small group on a quiet riverbank can discover plenty of beauty. The participants left feeling refreshed\, grateful and eager to join the next Ataavi walk in their city. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-race-at-gorewada-park-nagpur-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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