BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260810T074100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T084733Z UID:15637-1787464800-1787472000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at MacPherson Lake\, Prayagraj\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-macpherson-lake-prayagraj-up-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Purple-Heron_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T073000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260817T062008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T063134Z UID:16034-1787463000-1787470200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shauts-university-gate-2-prayagraj-up/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/white-throated-kingfisher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260814T090543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102220Z UID:15868-1787385600-1787392800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Punit van\, Gandhinagar\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-punit-van-gandhinagar-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/white-throated-kingfisher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T093000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260814T094432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T101202Z UID:15883-1787383800-1787391000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kolarampathy\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kolarampathy-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/asian-openbill-e1776936167608.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T093000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260814T093447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T060234Z UID:15875-1787383800-1787391000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Banastari Wetlands (Field side)\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-banastari-wetlands-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/red.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T093000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260813T112004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T113148Z UID:15827-1787383800-1787391000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Umbarli Hills\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-umbarli-hills-thane-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/grey-bellied-cuckoo-e1773387061775.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T091500 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260813T114001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133217Z UID:15835-1787382900-1787390100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bnhs-conservation-education-centre-mumbai-maharashtra-rr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vigors-sunbird.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T203000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260814T095508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T100447Z UID:15889-1787380200-1787430600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Hebbal Lake\, Mysuru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hebbal-lake-mysuru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/red-wattled-lapwing_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260814T153608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T132035Z UID:15974-1787380200-1787387400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, Ooty\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-ooty-tn-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Indian-Spot-billed-D._imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260814T152619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T083357Z UID:15969-1787380200-1787387400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallikarnai Marshland\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallikarnai-marshland-chennai-tn/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Spot-billed-Pelican-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260813T115637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T120029Z UID:15840-1787378400-1787385600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siri Fort Park(Hauz Khas Forest)\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siri-fort-park-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Indian-Peafowls-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260813T104926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T110338Z UID:15820-1787378400-1787385600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rongtong\, Darjeeling\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rongtong-darjeeling-wb-ac/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/collared-falconet.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T091135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T112002Z UID:15517-1786899600-1786906800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-11/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0087.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260810T102917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T081044Z UID:15657-1786867200-1786874400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agora park RTU\, Kota\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agora-rtu-kota-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-9.20.01-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T113816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T112618Z UID:15619-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-13/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260817-WA0021.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T111035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T113218Z UID:15602-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aravalli-biodiversity-park-new-gurugram-ml/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-20.03.44.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T110124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T113751Z UID:15596-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_6917-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T094355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T113916Z UID:15558-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Lake\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-lake-nagpur-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0007.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T093153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T113945Z UID:15542-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ganesh Udhayaan\, Kota\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ganesh-udhayaan-kota-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Indian-Pitta.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T090042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T052335Z UID:15504-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mullur lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mullur-lake-bangalore-karnataka-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0006.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T081500 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T091750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T052630Z UID:15523-1786860900-1786868100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rajanukunte lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rajanukunte-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7199-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T100417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T081314Z UID:15584-1786860000-1786867200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shela Godhavi Canal\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shela-godhavi-canal-ahmedabad-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-10.40.00-AM-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T095408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T053001Z UID:15575-1786860000-1786867200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Amrut Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-amrut-biodiversity-park-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0020-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T095003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T053231Z UID:15570-1786860000-1786867200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bidre-lake-bannerghatta-road-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_20260816_073837-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T093000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T093318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T053711Z UID:15543-1786779000-1786786200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Neura Wetland\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-neura-wetland-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260815-WA0049-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T090000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T091424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T082026Z UID:15519-1786777200-1786784400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ambazari Biodiversity Park\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ambazari-biodiversity-park-nagpur-maharashtra-da/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-11.02.06-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T090000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T070905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T054017Z UID:15467-1786777200-1786784400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kurichi Kulam\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kurichi-kulam-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PXL_20260815_022550751-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T112932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T054214Z UID:15612-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kommaghatta Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kommaghatta-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG20260815081622-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T105734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T055409Z UID:15593-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Niti Mana Ghati Office - Chalang\, Dehradun\, UK DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-niti-mana-ghati-office-chalang-dehradun-uk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG20260815073439-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172300 CREATED:20260807T092702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T060526Z UID:15534-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark and Nature Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point – Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chennai\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 150 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n E.F.I Bird Watching Point at the Muttukadu Backwaters is situated along Chennai’s coastal wetland landscape\, where the backwaters\, mudflats\, shallow waters\, mangroves and surrounding vegetation create an important habitat for birds. Located along the East Coast Road\, Muttukadu is part of the network of wetlands and waterways that connect Chennai’s urban landscape with the Bay of Bengal. The changing water levels expose muddy and shallow areas that can provide feeding grounds for waders and other waterbirds\, while deeper sections support ducks\, herons\, egrets\, cormorants and kingfishers. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats also attracts smaller insectivorous and woodland species around the edges. Early mornings and low-tide periods can be particularly rewarding for birdwatching\, when birds are actively feeding across the exposed wetland areas. \n \n \n \n The Muttukadu Backwaters are ecologically significant as part of the broader coastal wetland system of Chennai and the surrounding Chengalpattu–East Coast landscape. Wetlands such as these provide important ecosystem services\, including supporting aquatic biodiversity\, regulating water and offering refuge to resident and migratory birds. The surrounding mangroves and wetland vegetation also provide shelter and breeding habitat for a variety of wildlife. However\, increasing tourism\, development\, pollution\, plastic waste\, disturbance and changes to natural water flow can place pressure on these fragile habitats. Maintaining natural wetland vegetation\, protecting shallow feeding areas and minimising disturbance are important for sustaining their ecological value. For birdwatchers\, the EFI Bird Watching Point offers a convenient opportunity to explore Chennai’s coastal biodiversity and observe how birds utilise the interconnected backwaters\, mudflats and vegetation of the Muttukadu landscape. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Sudharna SHe is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist\, mountaineer\, and birdwatcher\, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses\, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of E.F.I Bird Watching Point \n \n \n \n The location offers a good mix of wetland\, wader and water-associated birds\, making it particularly interesting for birdwatching. Herons and egrets are well represented\, with Indian Pond-Heron\, Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Grey Heron\, Purple Heron and Black-crowned Night Heron using the wetland edges and shallow waters for feeding. Waterbirds such as Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Little Cormorant\, White-breasted Waterhen and Common Moorhen add further diversity\, while Asian Openbill\, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis are notable larger wetland species.\n\nThe muddy edges and shallow areas also attract migratory and resident waders\, including Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper\, while Whiskered Tern can be seen around the water. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add another dimension to the birding experience\, often scanning the wetland and surrounding areas for prey. Away from the water\, Asian Koel and Rose-ringed Parakeet represent the tree-associated birdlife. Together\, these species highlight the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands with open water\, shallow margins and surrounding vegetation for a diverse range of birds. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black-crowned Night Heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Common Moorhen \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Spot Billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/RvUbVPYjUfZWRTvJ6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-and-nature-trail-nagpur-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG20260815083132-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR