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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at JB Kaval Tree Park - Avalahalli State Forest\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jb-kaval-tree-park-bangalore-karnataka/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Marasandra Kere\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-marasandra-kere-bangalore-karnataka-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rachanamadu (Near Valley School)\, Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rachanamadu-near-valley-school-bangalore-rr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandrashekhar Smriti Van\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandrashekhar-smriti-van-delhi-ncr-ad/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T054500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T074500
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandu and Najafgarh Jheel\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandu-and-najafgarh-jheel-gurugram-delhi-ncr-nkv/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T035357
CREATED:20260709T103030Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at DDA Water Body and Wood Land\, Dwarka Sub-city\, Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/dda-water-body-and-wood-land-dwarka-sub-city-delhi/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T090000
DTSTAMP:20260825T035357
CREATED:20260709T110225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T105906Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-kp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sal Forest Trail\, Dehradun
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T083000
DTSTAMP:20260825T035357
CREATED:20260709T111230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T113923Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at CG City Ekana Wetlands\, Lucknow\, UP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-cg-city-ekana-wetlands-lucknow-up-ab/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hauz Khas Forest\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi-5/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sudhowala \, Dehradun
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sudhowala-dehradun/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Smriti Van\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-smriti-van-jaipur-rajasthan-pm/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T054500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T074500
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandu and Najafgarh Jheel\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandu-and-najafgarh-jheel-wood-gurugram-delhi/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T053000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T073000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-ml/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260711T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260711T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thakurtal\, Madan Mahal Hills\, Jabalpur\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thakurtal-madan-mahal-hills-jabalpur-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260711T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260711T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kannahalli Lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kannahalli-lake-bangalore-karnataka/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260711T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260711T081500
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mullur lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the 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/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260711T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260711T080000
DTSTAMP:20260825T035357
CREATED:20260709T093201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T105600Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saul-kere-bengaluru-rr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T103000
DTSTAMP:20260825T035357
CREATED:20260707T102740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T111023Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T035357
CREATED:20260707T102853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T111112Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Baruipur Marshes\, West Bengal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-baruipur-marshes-west-bengal-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T090000
DTSTAMP:20260825T035357
CREATED:20260707T102937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T111213Z
UID:14316-1783234800-1783242000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lulung\, Simlipal\, Odisha
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lulung-simlipal-odisha2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-10/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Dam & Lake (Village Side)\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-dam-lake-village-side-nagpur-maharashtra4/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-4/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T080000
DTSTAMP:20260825T035357
CREATED:20260709T082631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T093947Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shahbad Kuno River\, Sheopur\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shahbad-kuno-river-sheopur-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Song River (Haridwar Road)\, Dehradun
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-song-river-dehradun/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aravalli-biodiversity-park-new-delhi-5/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260705T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bengaluru\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										2 August\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ghautham RR\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Ghautham RRWidlife photographer with a strong passion for observing\, identifying\, and documenting avian species in their natural habitats. Skilled in bird behavior observation\, field tracking\, and wildlife photography\, with a commitment to conservation and educating others about birdlife. 				\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 Doddanekundi Lake				\n				\n				\n				\n									Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-headed Ibis				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Paradise Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple-rumped Sunbird				\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									Doddanekundi Kere\, one of Bengaluru’s urban lakes that supports a healthy mix of wetland and woodland habitats\, played host to a rewarding bird walk led by guide Ghautham R R. Twenty participants joined the morning outing\, which brought together sightings of both waterbirds and garden species in a single visit. The walk recorded an impressive 39 species in total\, with the Spot-billed Pelican\, Indian White-eye\, and Alexandrine Parakeet emerging as the top highlights.\nThe Spot-billed Pelican once again reaffirmed the lake’s importance as a habitat for larger waterbirds\, while a White-cheeked Barbet observed up close gave the group an excellent look at its fine plumage detail. The Alexandrine Parakeet added a vivid splash of colour and character to the outing with its striking presence overhead. A true surprise of the day was an unexpected sighting of the Indian White-eye\, which added extra excitement for the group. Combining strong species diversity with a few delightful surprises\, the walk at Doddanekundi Kere offered participants a well-rounded and memorable morning of birding in the heart of the city.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bidre-lake-bannerghatta-road-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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