BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260903T125122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T090611Z UID:17076-1789194600-1789201800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hulukudi Betta\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hulukudi-betta-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-12-at-10.11.35.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260903T115204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T085235Z UID:17058-1789194600-1789201800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Surajpur Wetland and Natural forest 2\, Noida\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-surajpur-wetland-noida-up-pk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-12-at-09.28.42.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260904T152517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T095539Z UID:17295-1789192800-1789200000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akkulam\, Thiruvananthapuram\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-akkulam-thiruvanthapuram-kerala/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-12-at-11.09.24.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260904T144343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T094901Z UID:17269-1789192800-1789200000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nalagandla Lake\, Hyderabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nalagandla-lake-hyderabad/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-12-at-13.16.24.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260904T042100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T093616Z UID:17110-1789192800-1789200000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Perumbakkam/ Sholinganallur Marshland \, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-perumbakkam-sholinganallur-marshland-chennai-tn/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-12-at-09.09.50.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260912T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260903T113808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T085005Z UID:17053-1789192800-1789200000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-2-sk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-12-at-09.15.50.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T180000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260828T044038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T075933Z UID:16758-1788710400-1788717600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at SIPCOT Eco Park\, Navalur Lake\, Chennai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sipcot-eco-park-navalur-lake-chennai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-07-at-10.13.17.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T223000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260828T073651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T075714Z UID:16763-1788683400-1788733800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Karanji Lake\, Mysuru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karanji-lake-mysuru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_2742.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260909T114720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T080243Z UID:17488-1788678000-1788685200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest \, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-10.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260828T043358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T075534Z UID:16753-1788678000-1788685200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rajpur-dam-dehradun-uk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-06-at-12.52.43.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260827T145401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T120625Z UID:16736-1788678000-1788685200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Ousteri Lake\, Puducherry DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ousteri-lake-puducherry/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-8.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260827T131826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T121147Z UID:16699-1788678000-1788685200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Race at Gorewada Nature Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-nature-trail-nagpur-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-08-at-5.40.52-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260829T025111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T071819Z UID:16770-1788676200-1788683400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Horhap Forest\, Mahilong \, Ranchi\, Jharkhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-horhap-forest-mahilong-ranchi-jharkhand-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_8605.JPG-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260829T025016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T080159Z UID:16772-1788676200-1788683400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallom\, Kottayam\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallom-kottayam-kerala-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-06-at-11.17.22.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260827T130951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T120315Z UID:16695-1788676200-1788683400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-am/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260827T114810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T074406Z UID:16672-1788676200-1788683400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirudavoor Lake\, near Mahabalipuram\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirudavoor-lake-near-mahabalipuram-tamil-nadu-2-pp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-06-at-14.25.06.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T081500 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260827T140833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T082224Z UID:16712-1788675300-1788682500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandu wetlands\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandu-wetlands-gurugram-delhi-ncr-2-nkv/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-06-at-11.59.24.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005437 CREATED:20260827T144211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T075307Z UID:16732-1788674400-1788681600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-chandigarh-2-pb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-06-at-12.08.53-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T143054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T080942Z UID:16726-1788674400-1788681600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rachanamadu (Near Valley School)\, Bangalore DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rachanamadu-near-valley-school-bangalore-rr-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG20260906064701.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T142613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T082055Z UID:16722-1788674400-1788681600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shela Godhavi Canal\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shela-godhavi-canal-ahmedabad-gujarat-2-p/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-06-at-12.26.22.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T135326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T072018Z UID:16707-1788674400-1788681600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aravalli-biodiversity-park-new-delhi-3-ab/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-06-at-11.59.13.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T134522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T080637Z UID:16703-1788674400-1788681600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sikandarpur Pahadi\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sikandarpur-pahadi-gurugram-sk-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-06-at-09.09.44-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260906T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T125440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T115903Z UID:16690-1788674400-1788681600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam\, Trivandrum\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vellayini-lake-kireedam-palam-trivandrum-kerala-ma/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0881-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T100000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260828T042650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T115343Z UID:16748-1788595200-1788602400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rajarhat\, Kolkata\, West Bengal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rajarhat-kolkata-west-bengal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Group-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T093000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T112522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T104258Z UID:16659-1788593400-1788600600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Manori\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-manori-mumbai-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260905-WA0121-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T110921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T104912Z UID:16654-1788591600-1788598800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Durga Tekdi\, PCMC\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-durga-tekdi-pcmc-pune-4-aa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_20260905_094749-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T081500 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T115505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T105334Z UID:16673-1788588900-1788596100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kumizhi Lake\, Chennai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kumizhi-lake-and-forest-chennai-tamil-nadu-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260905_064119-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T124030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T105525Z UID:16683-1788588000-1788595200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kasavanahali Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kasavanahali-lake-sarjapur-road-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7022.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T114000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T110203Z UID:16667-1788588000-1788595200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hauz Khas Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi-4-ab/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image00002-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260905T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T005438 CREATED:20260827T105858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T103838Z UID:16650-1788588000-1788595200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 20 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Mansi and Midori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in\ncentral Delhi\, blending Mughal-era architecture with\nlush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs\nof 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and\nLodhi dynasties\, it showcases striking examples of\nIndo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed\nShah and Sikander Lodi. \n \n \n \n The garden features well-maintained walking trails\,\nlotus ponds\, expansive lawns\, and over 100 species of\ntrees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks\,\nphotography\, picnics\, and cultural events\, while its\npeaceful environment also makes it a popular study\nand relaxation spot.\nLodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot\, home to\nmore than 160 species of resident and migratory birds\nsuch as barbets\, parakeets\, spotted owlets\, and\nhornbills. With its mix of water bodies\, dense foliage\,\nand open spaces\, it plays a vital ecological role in\nsustaining urban birdlife in Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: MansiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \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 \n \n Common birds of Lodhi Garden \n \n \n \n Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen\nbirds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Rose-ringed\nParakeet\, Asian Koel\, Jungle Babbler\, and Indian\nPeafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted\nWaterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted\nnear the ponds\, while raptors like the Black Kite and\nShikra glide overhead. \n \n \n \n Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher\,\nCoppersmith Barbet\, and Purple Sunbird add to the\ncharm\, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga\nFlycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity\nmakes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart\nof Delhi. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \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 Seven participants joined guide Mansi Lodhi for a slow\, observant walk through Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi\, with a heartwarming moment shared at the end by participant Prateek\, who admitted he had brought his camera to take photos but ended up losing himself entirely in watching bird behaviour instead — he described feeling calm and soothed by the experience. Several participants came in with some prior birding experience and were quick to help spot birds for the rest of the group. \n\nWalking the trails at an easy pace\, the group observed a Red-naped Ibis resting atop a tree\, a Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding its young inside a tree hole\, and a White-breasted Waterhen foraging along the pond’s edge\, while a group of Little Cormorants dove together in the water hunting for fish. Along the way\, the guide gently corrected a few common misconceptions — including the idea that the Indian Spot-billed Duck is a migratory species from elsewhere — leaving participants with both memorable sightings and a clearer understanding of the birds they’d seen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-sk-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-08-at-4.05.55-PM.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR