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:20260830T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T100219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T091437Z UID:16368-1788071400-1788078600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kondala Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam\, Kadiri\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kondala-narasimha-swamy-devasthanam-kadiri-andhra-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260830_021404756-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T094447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T121843Z UID:16360-1788071400-1788078600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at HMT Ranibagh\, Kathgodam\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hmt-ranibagh-kathgodam-uttarakhand/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0752-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T081500 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260824T113322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T092247Z UID:16456-1788070500-1788077700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maldevta-Shastradhara Link Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maldevta-shastradhara-dehradun-uttarakhand-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-30-at-10.05.34.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260824T120230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T092837Z UID:16467-1788069600-1788076800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nursery Trail - Kukrail Forest\, Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nursery-picnic-spot-trail-kukrail-forest-lucknow-up/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-30-at-10.32.52.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T083854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T091149Z UID:16334-1788069600-1788076800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point - Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-e-f-i-bird-watching-point-muttukadu-backwaters-chennai-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_6255-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T082737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090857Z UID:16328-1788069600-1788076800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Changaram Wetlands\, Alleppey\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-changaram-wetlands-alapuzha-kerala-ab/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-31-at-23.13.22.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T072724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T095302Z UID:16320-1788069600-1788076800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sikandarpur Pahadi\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \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/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-30-at-09.09.17.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T065918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T100037Z UID:16306-1788069600-1788076800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thano Road\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thano-road-dehradun-uttarakhand-3-dr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-30-at-08.34.42.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T150311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T101051Z UID:16287-1788069600-1788076800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangdi Reservoir\, Gondia\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pangdi-reservoir-gondia-mh-ny/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_20260830_071814-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260830T073000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T071656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T095721Z UID:16316-1788067800-1788075000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Logophilia Moon Canal\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-logophilia-moon-canal-allahabad-uttar-pradesh-sg/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-31-at-16.54.12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T180000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260824T104957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T142129Z UID:16433-1788019200-1788026400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kelambakkam Backwaters \, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kelambakkam-backwaters-chennai-tn-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-6.20.46-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T180000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T101930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T140727Z UID:16373-1788019200-1788026400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kadamakkudy Wetlands\, Kochi\, Ernakulam\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kadamakkudy-wetlands-kochi-ernakulam-kerala-ss/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-8.49.00-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T091500 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T141143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T105513Z UID:16244-1787987700-1787994900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Sunrise Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-sunrise-hill-pune-maharashtra-2-kb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_20260829_093228262_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T071000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T091000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T142806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T130845Z UID:16257-1787987400-1787994600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lonikand Reservoir\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lonikand-reservoir-pune-maharashtra-an/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-9.09.37-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260824T111248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T142247Z UID:16449-1787986800-1787994000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Perur Puttuvikki Lake\, Sundakamuthur\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-perur-puttuvikki-lake-sundakamuthur-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260829_034906925.MP_-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260824T105959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T142208Z UID:16439-1787985000-1787992200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Hanuman Temple\, Veerakanellore\, Chittoor\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hanuman-temple-veerakanellore-chittoor-andhra-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/70A9038-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260824T103530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T140809Z UID:16426-1787985000-1787992200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden \, Ooty\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-botanical-garden-ooty-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Indian_grey_hornbill-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T122239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T140756Z UID:16388-1787985000-1787992200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-new-delhi-3-ml/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260829_024909196-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T093857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T140645Z UID:16358-1787985000-1787992200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saul-kere-bengaluru-2-m/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG-20260829-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T092038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T133420Z UID:16352-1787985000-1787992200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bordharan (Bor Dam)\, Wardha\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bordharan-wardha-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-2.32.55-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T084939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T130905Z UID:16337-1787985000-1787992200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirudavoor Lake\, near Mahabalipuram\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \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/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260829_075852-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T145230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T133454Z UID:16277-1787985000-1787992200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallikarnai Marshland\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallikarnai-marshland-chennai-tn-2-fa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-9.32.13-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T081500 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T133236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T103308Z UID:16220-1787984100-1787991300@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ameenpur Lake\, Hyderabad\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ameenpur-lake-hyderabad-ak/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260831-WA0012-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260825T061123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T101603Z UID:16496-1787983200-1787990400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Meghdutam Park Sector 50\, Noida\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-meghdutam-park-sector-50-noida-up/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG20260829073945-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260821T090205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T133518Z UID:16345-1787983200-1787990400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chungam View Point\, Alleppey\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chungam-view-point-malappuram-kerala/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG-20260829-WA0006-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T144511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T133541Z UID:16272-1787983200-1787990400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallom\, Kottayam\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallomkottayam-kerala-nm-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-11.06.12-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T143613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T130821Z UID:16265-1787983200-1787990400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhuvneswari Devi Temple \, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhuvneswari-devi-temple-gurugram-delhi-ncr-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260829_080705-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T142131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T130940Z UID:16252-1787983200-1787990400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Smriti Van\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-smriti-van-jaipur-rajasthan-dv/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-11.04.05-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260820T131142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T105648Z UID:16216-1787983200-1787990400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mullur-lake-sarjapur-road-bangalore-karnataka-rr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_7004.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260826T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260826T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T042949 CREATED:20260917T124927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T082920Z UID:17956-1787724000-1787731200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Asita East DDA Park\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kundaim Forest Trail\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 13 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Joel Fernandes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail is situated within the forested landscape of Goa\, offering a mix of dense vegetation\, woodland patches\, undergrowth and open areas along the trail. The surrounding landscape is part of Goa’s rich tropical environment\, where forest habitats are interspersed with streams\, agricultural areas and human settlements. The warm\, humid climate and seasonal monsoon rainfall support lush vegetation throughout much of the year\, creating a green and productive habitat for wildlife. The trail provides an opportunity to experience this natural landscape while exploring the quieter forested areas away from the more developed parts of Goa. \n \n \n \n The varied structure of the forest\, with mature trees\, smaller vegetation and open patches\, creates a range of ecological niches for wildlife. The trail also passes through a landscape influenced by seasonal changes\, with vegetation\, water availability and animal activity varying through the year. Such forest corridors are valuable for maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting biodiversity across the wider Goan landscape. Beyond its recreational value\, Kundaim Forest Trail represents an important interface between natural forest and the surrounding human-dominated environment. Responsible recreation\, maintaining forest cover and minimising disturbance are important for conserving the ecological character of this landscape and ensuring that it continues to support Goa’s diverse wildlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Joel FernandesBirder with over a year of experience\, having recorded around 270 species\, including 258 on eBird (Goa)\, reflecting a growing passion for observing and documenting birds. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kundaim Forest Trail \n \n \n \n Kundaim Forest Trail supports a diverse mix of forest\, woodland\, wetland and open-country birds. The forest habitat is represented by species such as Malabar Gray Hornbill\, White-cheeked Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet and Black-rumped Flameback\, while Greater Coucal\, Asian Koel and Gray-bellied Cuckoo add to the diversity of woodland and undergrowth birds. Several kingfishers\, including Common Kingfisher\, Stork-billed Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher\, indicate the presence of suitable water-associated habitats in and around the trail. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite and Black Kite are also recorded\, while Indian Peafowl\, Spotted Dove and White-breasted Waterhen occupy the forest floor and surrounding habitats. Asian Green Bee-eater and Little Swift make use of the open areas and airspace above the landscape. A possible Crested Goshawk was also recorded\, although the sighting remains unconfirmed and was based on silhouette and expert assessment. Together\, these records highlight the habitat diversity of Kundaim and its importance as a birding landscape within Goa.\n \n \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Grey-bellied Cuckoo \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Malabar Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Stork-billed Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n White-cheeked Barbet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \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 Kundaim Forest Trail in Goa hosted a wonderful bird walk on 13 September with 16 participants led by guide Joel Fernandes. The session began at 7:30 am with the state bird of Goa\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, welcoming the group under pleasant weather\, and an icebreaker round of introductions that helped everyone settle in quickly.  The Malabar Grey Hornbill put on a real show during the walk\, with two individuals seen perched right above the trail\, calling out their characteristic laughing call. The group went on to record 49 species\, many of them shy forest birds detected mostly by call\, alongside the Dark-fronted Babbler\, Yellow-browed Bulbul\, Grey-headed Bulbul\, and Tawny-bellied Babbler. It was an interactive and rewarding session that showcased the rich forest birdlife of Kundaim.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-asita-east-dda-park-delhi-aj/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-26-at-11.02.29.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR