BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi 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:20260215T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260204T113714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T093032Z UID:8768-1771140600-1771147800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-indira-gandhi-rashtriya-manav-sangrahalaya-bhopal-mp-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260215-WA0113.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T091500 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260209T071948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T130758Z UID:8825-1771139700-1771146900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasota Dam River View\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kaliyasota-dam-river-view-bhopal-mp-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260215-WA0111-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260204T104627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T095403Z UID:8691-1771138800-1771189200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at India Lake\, Kesarbagh\, Dholpur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-india-lake-kesarbagh-dholpur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260215-WA0108.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260209T081058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T101721Z UID:8831-1771137000-1771144200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jugibeel\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jugibeel-golaghat-assam-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-17-152700.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260205T123140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T091220Z UID:8809-1771137000-1771144200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Qutub Minar Complex\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-qutub-minar-complex-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PXL_20260215_031606095-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T080000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260204T105529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T115609Z UID:8752-1771135200-1771142400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmili-lake-gondia-mh-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_20260215_082634-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260219T112000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260219T133217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T022721Z UID:9251-1771059600-1771500000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Count at RV University DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-count-at-rv-university/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Great-Backyard-Bird-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260204T120451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T103656Z UID:8782-1771056000-1771063200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Lake\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-lake-kolkata-wb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260214-WA0021.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260209T064725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T114100Z UID:8818-1771054200-1771104600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vasai-Gass Road\, Vasai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vasai-gass-road-vasai-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260214-WA0056-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260219T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260313T083141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T084836Z UID:10115-1771050600-1771489800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk for LCIT College of Science\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-count-at-lcit-college-of-science-cg/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260205T111459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T092142Z UID:8802-1771050600-1771057800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Humayun's Tomb\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-humayun-tomb-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-14-at-09.20.52-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083434 CREATED:20260204T125846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T112526Z UID:8787-1771050600-1771057800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Tumariya Dam\, Maldhan\, Ramnagar\, Nainital DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-tumariya-dam-maldhan-ramnagar-nainital/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-16-at-3.43.05-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T161500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T181500 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260128T111342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T073403Z UID:8606-1770567300-1770574500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetland-ts-chanakya-seawoods-navi-mumbai-1/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-08-at-18.57.19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260203T064433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T134600Z UID:8666-1770537600-1770588000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akshi Beach\, Alibaug\, Raigad\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-akshi-beach-alibaugh-raigad-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260208-WA0002-sanket-raut-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260203T063113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T140619Z UID:8660-1770535800-1770543000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Safari Park\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-safari-park-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Birding_group_5-Sounak-Dutta-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260203T070418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072631Z UID:8678-1770534900-1770544800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gora Village\, Bhoj Wetland\, Ramsar Site\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gora-village-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/f-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260203T065604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T130048Z UID:8674-1770534000-1770541200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \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/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/f-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260129T145030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T124544Z UID:8648-1770534000-1770541200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura Forest Patch\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddaballapura-forest-patch-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-34-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260128T102904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T120522Z UID:8596-1770534000-1770541200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-van-vihar-national-park-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-33-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260207T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260128T112842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T135548Z UID:8610-1770449400-1770499800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Viva Wetlands\, Virar\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-viva-wetlands-virar-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260207-WA0135-Sukh-Kohli-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T091500 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260127T074727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T100759Z UID:8502-1769930100-1769937300@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-indira-gandhi-rashtriya-manav-sangrahalaya-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_20260201_090912.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260122T075708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T100102Z UID:8468-1769929200-1769936400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhadbhada Dam\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhadbhada-dam-bhopal-mp-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260201-WA0057-Kritalee-Chindarakar-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260127T080437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T102347Z UID:8507-1769927400-1769934600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vibhutipura Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-vibhutipura-kere-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PXL_20260201_020813216-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260121T170132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T095205Z UID:8449-1769868000-1769875200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Baruipur Marshes\, West Bengal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-baruipur-marshes-west-bengal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260131-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T074500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T214500 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260122T071922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T101059Z UID:8463-1769845500-1769895900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetland-tschanakya-seawoods-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260131-WA0021-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260123T092358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T093702Z UID:8491-1769842800-1769850000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandreshwar Parvat\, Paroda\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandreshwar-parvat-paroda-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-12.28.44-PM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T153000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260114T071519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T123837Z UID:8335-1769441400-1769448600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Madhapur\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-madhapur-telangana-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-2.55.12-PM-untap-insights.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260116T100224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T084838Z UID:8355-1769412600-1769463000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-29-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T091500 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260113T144844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T172326Z UID:8296-1769411700-1769418900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thol-bird-sanctuary-ahmedabad-gujarat-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/thol.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T083435 CREATED:20260114T062445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T171624Z UID:8307-1769331600-1769338800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidiyatapu Biological Park\, Andaman and Nicobar Islands DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengaluru\n \n \n \n \n 28 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manoj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru\, India is one of the city’s noteworthy urban wetlands\, spreading across approximately 47 hectares (around 137 acres) and nestled in the Doddanekundi/KR Puram area. Once framed by native grasslands\, acacia patches and silver oaks\, this lake historically supported a mosaic of habitats including open water\, reedbeds and scrub fringes thus\, creating ideal niches for aquatic life and terrestrial plants alike. The waters and surrounding green edges attract a rich variety of flora and fauna\, from wetland vegetation to birds and insects\, making it a favourite destination for nature lovers and birder communities who regularly tally species in the hundreds. Today\, birders report sightings of herons\, egrets\, painted storks\, spot-billed pelicans\, lesser whistling ducks\, cormorants\, darters\, kingfishers and ibises\, alongside resident woodland species like parakeets\, barbets and sunbirds that enliven the scrub and trees around the lake. \n \n \n \n Despite its attractiveness for walking\, jogging and birdwatching\, Doddanekundi Lake faces significant conservation challenges. Like many Bengaluru waterbodies\, it has suffered from untreated sewage inflows\, weed proliferation (notably water hyacinth)\, and degrading water quality\, which have reduced fish stocks and shrunk habitats critical for waterbirds and other wildlife. Unchecked pollution has at times transformed once-thriving wetlands into stagnant\, smelly patches\, leading to sharp declines in migratory visitors and calling into question the future of this urban ecosystem. Local activists and residents argue that simple measures like periodic de-weeding are insufficient without robust sewage treatment and habitat management\, and call for sustained community engagement\, scientific restoration and protection to preserve the lake’s biodiversity and its role as a green lung in a rapidly urbanising landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - ManojManoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species\, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart\, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping\, birding\, photography\, bike rides\, trekking\, and hiking\, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Doddanekundi Lake \n \n \n \n Doddanekundi Lake is a rewarding hotspot for birdwatchers\, hosting an impressive 208 bird species across seasons\, with many familiar and charismatic residents seen year-round. The calm waters are frequented by Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Little and Indian Cormorants\, Black-headed Ibises\, and elegant herons such as Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron\, and Little Egret\, while the skies above are patrolled by Black Kites and the striking Brahminy Kite. Woodland edges and scrub come alive with calls of the Asian Koel\, Spotted Dove\, White-cheeked Barbet\, and the vibrant parakeets—Rose-ringed and Alexandrine. Flashy White-throated Kingfishers perch near the water\, Black Drongos and House Crows dominate open spaces\, and smaller songbirds like Ashy Prinia\, Common Tailorbird\, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls\, Common Myna\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, and the graceful White-browed Wagtail add constant movement and colour. Together\, these species make the lake a dynamic\, ever-changing stage for birdlife\, reflecting the rich biodiversity that still survives within Bengaluru’s urban landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Doddenekundi Lake in Bangalore was led by bird expert Manoj and attended by seven participants. The group recorded an impressive 58 species through both visual sightings and call identification. Notable species included the Common Hawk-Cuckoo\, Spotted Owlet\, Booted Eagle\, Indian Golden Oriole\, Painted Stork\, and Spot-billed Pelican\, reflecting the lake’s ecological richness. \n \n \n \n Manoj encouraged participants to sharpen their listening skills and observe subtle field marks for accurate identification. He demonstrated how to scan wetlands and tree canopies using binoculars and shared engaging stories from field experiences. A particularly dramatic moment occurred when the group witnessed a Checkered Keelback snake catching a fish\, adding an unexpected wildlife interaction to the already enriching morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidiyatapu-biological-park-andaman-and-nicobar-islands/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-30.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR