BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T052304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T035025Z UID:18022-1790492400-1790499600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-ytt/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-11.32.09-AM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T044551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T045227Z UID:19235-1790492400-1790499600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-jnss/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260927_034818507-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T045432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T032611Z UID:18010-1790491500-1790498700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mullur lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mullur-lake-bangalore-karnataka-gr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_7110-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T203000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T153825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T043157Z UID:18175-1790490600-1790541000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lingambudhi Lake\, Mysuru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lingambudhi-lake-mysuru-km/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-10.01.54-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260920T162159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T082851Z UID:18205-1790490600-1790497800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sal Forest Trail\, Dehradun DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sal-forest-trail-dehradun-at-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-02-at-21.26.17.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260920T160620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T050618Z UID:18199-1790490600-1790497800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Mohali DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-chandigarh-pb-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-12.34.00-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T132218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T044252Z UID:18143-1790490600-1790497800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kavdi Pat\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kavdi-pat-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_6392-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T072508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T074357Z UID:18046-1790490600-1790497800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nepli Forest\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nepli-forest-chandigarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Coppersmith_barbet.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260917T144818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T094034Z UID:18001-1790490600-1790497800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-sk-gpf/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-12.27.09.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260917T143608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T094156Z UID:17996-1790490600-1790497800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Gorewada Park\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-race-at-gorewada-park-nagpur-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-28-at-11.09.08.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260917T134458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T083924Z UID:17977-1790490600-1790497800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Central Park\, Jaipur\, RJ DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-central-park-jaipur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-08.24.44-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T073000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260920T171153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T041814Z UID:18230-1790490600-1790494200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ukkadam Lake (Ukkadam Periyakulam)\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ukkadam-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_20260928_203003_610-1-e1791173870166.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T073000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260917T133220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T092522Z UID:17971-1790490600-1790494200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-ss-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-09.57.45.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T160051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T042202Z UID:18186-1790489700-1790496900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirudavoor Lake\, near Mahabalipuram\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirudavoor-lake-near-mahabalipuram-tamil-nadu-pp-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20260927_073839-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T135816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T044029Z UID:18152-1790489700-1790496900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at The Great Salt Lake\, Nemeli\, Chennai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-the-great-salt-lake-nemeli-chennai-su/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-11.14.05-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260917T145527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T093627Z UID:18005-1790489700-1790496900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anjanapura (Kanakapura Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anjanapura-kanakapura-road-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-10.44.59.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260920T153656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T041224Z UID:18190-1790488800-1790496000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam\, Trivandrum\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vellayini-lake-kireedam-palam-trivandrum-kerala-ma-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20260927-WA0004-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T062655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T093818Z UID:18036-1790488800-1790496000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lake Reserve Forest Natural Trail\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lake-reserve-forest-natural-trail-chandigarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-10.44.36.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T052735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T035019Z UID:18027-1790488800-1790496000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \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-ab/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20260927-WA0004.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T054500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260927T074500 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260920T165443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T045433Z UID:18221-1790487900-1790495100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Medicity\, New Chandigarh\, SAS Nagar\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-medicity-new-chandigarh-sas-nagar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-28-at-4.33.22-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T161500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T181500 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T110954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T085201Z UID:18089-1790439300-1790446500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pasumamula Cheruvu\, Hyderabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pasumamula-cheruvu-hyderabad/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-21.21.17.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T180000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260920T163740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T092237Z UID:18214-1790438400-1790445600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Adyar River Trail\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-adyar-river-trail-chennai-tn/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-20.13.12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T100000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T121644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092925Z UID:18111-1790409600-1790416800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pakhibitan-eco-park-kolkata-ssn/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-21.54.48.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T093000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260917T124412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T082647Z UID:17952-1790407800-1790415000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rancharda Lake\, Ahmedabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rancharda-lake-ahmedabad-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-15.50.14.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T150043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T092017Z UID:18166-1790406000-1790413200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mhatoba Hill/Tekdi\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mhatoba-hill-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-11.07.02.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T125328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T093219Z UID:18129-1790406000-1790413200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muthurayaswamy betta\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muthurayaswamy-betta-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-20.32.50.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T120211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T093036Z UID:18106-1790406000-1790413200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kurichi Kulam\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kurichi-kulam-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-ka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20260926-WA0004.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T102138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T084743Z UID:18077-1790406000-1790413200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Krishnampathy Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-krishnampathy-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-prj/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-21.09.25.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260917T130005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T083606Z UID:17965-1790406000-1790413200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-yt-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-15.37.55.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260926T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T151213 CREATED:20260918T114330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T093420Z UID:18101-1790404200-1790411400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Surajpur Wetland\, Noida\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Korattur Lake\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 3 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Pradeeshwar RJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur Lake (Korattur Aeri) covers about 990 acres in western Chennai and is one of the city’s largest water bodies. It works as part of a three-lake chain with the Ambattur and Madhavaram lakes\, and during the water shortages of the late 1970s it even supplied drinking water to the city. Palmyra and date palms line its long bund\, and water hyacinth and wetland rushes grow thick in the shallows. The result is a big mix of open water\, marsh and reedbed set inside a dense industrial and residential landscape. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Korattur is a large\, easy-to-reach urban wetland. Herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers are on the water\, Common Tailorbirds and Purple-rumped Sunbirds are in the palms\, and Spot-billed Pelicans\, Painted Storks and Asian Openbills visit to feed. The lake is also a warning about what Chennai’s wetlands face. Sewage and industrial effluent from Ambattur\, Pattaravakkam and Athipet have badly polluted the water\, and water hyacinth spreads fast. Encroachment has shrunk its edges\, and hundreds of structures were removed only after a major rejuvenation drive. Stopping untreated waste at the source\, protecting the full lake bed and managing the weeds sensitively are vital if Korattur is to stay a thriving refuge for birds in the heart of the city. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pradeeshwar R JHe is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology\, community ecology\, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher\, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Korattur Lake \n \n \n \n Korattur’s wide waters draw some of the most impressive birds of South India’s wetlands. Spot-billed Pelicans glide in on huge wings to fish in the open lake. Painted Storks\, with their rosy wing feathers and yellow bills\, wade through the shallows. The black-and-white Pied Kingfisher hovers in the air before plunging after fish\, while the tiny\, jewel-bright Common Kingfisher darts low along the bank. Purple and Gray Herons stand hidden among the reeds\, Black-crowned Night Herons wait for dusk\, and Indian Pond-Herons and Little Egrets hunt patiently at the water’s edge. Black-winged Stilts step delicately on pink legs. Little Grebes\, Eurasian Coots and Moorhens dot the water\, and White-breasted Waterhens slip in and out of the rushes. The White-browed Wagtail bobs along the bund. Along the palm-lined bunds\, Asian Green Bee-eaters sally out after insects\, Common Tailorbirds call from the bushes\, and White-browed Bulbuls chatter in the scrub. Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Large-billed Crows and the Asian Koel complete a lively scene at this busy city lake. \n \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Pelican \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-browed Wagtail \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \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 Five birders joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Korattur Lake in Chennai on 3 October for a wonderfully focused morning among the wetland birds. With the lake’s water level shallow\, the birds gathered in the open\, and the group was treated to some truly impressive views. In total they recorded 30 species\, and the variety of waterbirds on display kept everyone busy with binoculars and cameras. A large number of wetland birds stood out\, notably the Painted Stork\, Spot-billed Pelican\, Little Cormorant and Glossy Ibis\, and the shallow water allowed the Painted Storks to forage together in a beautiful group\, their pink-tinged feathers and long yellow bills standing out against the water. The Spot-billed Pelican\, drifting gracefully across the lake\, was one of the day’s highlights. Another wonderful moment came near the end of the walk\, when a flock of Caspian Terns appeared\, the largest tern in the world\, with their heavy red bills and powerful flight impressing everyone in the group. The Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, a bright green migrant that sallies out from perches to catch insects in the air\, added a flash of colour to the morning\, and a single Common Kingfisher was seen repeatedly along the lake throughout the walk\, almost like a loyal companion on the journey. Pradeeshwar’s calm guidance and clear explanations helped the group understand how water levels affect feeding behaviour and why shallow wetlands are so valuable for waterbirds. It was a beautiful morning that showed how a city lake can host an incredible gathering of birds\, and the participants left with great photographs and renewed appreciation for Chennai’s wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-surajpur-wetland-noida-up-al/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-10.44.42.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR