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:20261018T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261018T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051951 CREATED:20261012T060022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T094153Z UID:19781-1792303200-1792310400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallikarnai Marshland EcoPark\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallikarnai-marshland-ecopark-chennai-tn-ss/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20261019-WA0027.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261018T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261018T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051951 CREATED:20261012T050718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T093432Z UID:19769-1792303200-1792310400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam\, Trivandrum\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vellayini-lake-kireedam-palam-trivandrum-kerala-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20261018-WA0004-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T180000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051951 CREATED:20261009T145801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T075707Z UID:19732-1792252800-1792260000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kelambakkam Backwaters \, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kelambakkam-backwaters-chennai-tn-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-20.51.48.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T180000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051951 CREATED:20261009T091021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T072655Z UID:19662-1792252800-1792260000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sunkalpalya kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sunkalpalya-kere-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-08.15.12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T093000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051951 CREATED:20261009T123520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T074933Z UID:19708-1792222200-1792229400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Paliem Plateau (Pernem)\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-paliem-plateau-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-19.23.38.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T091500 DTSTAMP:20261023T051951 CREATED:20261009T103952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T073124Z UID:19689-1792221300-1792228500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rancharda Lake\, Ahmedabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rancharda-lake-ahmedabad-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-10.26.01.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T091500 DTSTAMP:20261023T051951 CREATED:20261009T101316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T072858Z UID:19673-1792221300-1792228500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gogte Salt Pans\, Vasai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gogte-salt-pans-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-17.49.23.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T140732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T075433Z UID:19720-1792220400-1792227600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kolarampathi Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kolarampathi-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-11.15.07.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261008T103138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T072440Z UID:19592-1792220400-1792227600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-9/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-09.56.36.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T113000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261008T121048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T071838Z UID:19634-1792219500-1792236600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kolar (KGF)\, near Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kolar-near-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-16.20.48.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261020T080701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T080752Z UID:20412-1792218600-1792225800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Near Rajghat Besant School\, Varanasi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-near-rajghat-besant-school-varanasi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-10.08.41.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T152049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T131750Z UID:19741-1792218600-1792225800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Adyar River Trail\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-adyar-river-trail-chennai-tn-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_20261017_084314-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T151440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T080003Z UID:19738-1792218600-1792225800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Smriti Van\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-smriti-van-jaipur-rajasthan-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-20-at-1.27.44 PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T090523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T072524Z UID:19647-1792218600-1792225800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pearl Valley\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pearl-valley-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-22.13.30.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261008T101943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T072159Z UID:19588-1792218600-1792225800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lonikand Reservoir\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lonikand-reservoir-pune-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-11.46.25.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261008T092725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T071631Z UID:19577-1792218600-1792225800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Kaziranga National Park\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kaziranga-national-park-assam-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-4.26.22-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T105200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T074722Z UID:19699-1792217700-1792224900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Krishnampathy Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-krishnampathy-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-prj-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-16.41.43.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261008T101355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T072113Z UID:19583-1792217700-1792224900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Surajpur Wetland and Natural forest 2\, Noida\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-surajpur-wetland-and-natural-forest-2-noida-up-pk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-07.13.21.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T133857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T075335Z UID:19715-1792216800-1792224000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akkulam\, Thiruvananthapuram\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-akkulam-thiruvananthapuram-kerala-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-18.29.55.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T133010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T075205Z UID:19712-1792216800-1792224000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Perumbakkam/ Sholinganallur Marshland \, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-perumbakkam-sholinganallur-marshland-chennai-tn-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-10.18.12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T104740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T074522Z UID:19693-1792216800-1792224000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nalagandla Lake\, Hyderabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nalagandla-lake-hyderabad-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-08.44.14.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T041500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T061500 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T142002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T083207Z UID:19723-1792210500-1792217700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ganga River below Phaphamau Bridge \, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ganga-river-below-phaphamau-bridge-allahabad-uttar-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Indian-Skimmer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261015T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261015T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261009T113305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T071424Z UID:19703-1792046700-1792053900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai-maharashtra-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-10.40.53.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T093000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261005T043653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T131147Z UID:19218-1791703800-1791711000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Zilpi Waterfall & Degmah Forest\, near Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilpi-waterfall-degmah-forest-near-nagpur-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-8.10.26-PM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T091500 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261001T094210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T102503Z UID:19012-1791702900-1791710100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Manipur Lake\, Ahmedabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-manipur-lake-ahmedabad-ppp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-15.22.56.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261005T044625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T102735Z UID:19234-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Perur puttuvikki lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-perur-puttuvikki-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_20261011_094103-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261005T041219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T041304Z UID:19186-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bnhs-conservation-education-centre-mumbai-maharashtra-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lotens-Sunbird.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261001T120628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T132852Z UID:19057-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-14/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-12.30.58-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261001T120413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T120457Z UID:19053-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Qutub Minar Complex\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-qutub-minar-complex-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spotted-Owlet-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T051952 CREATED:20261001T090945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T110918Z UID:18924-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mullur Lake (Sarjapur Road)\, Bangalore\, Karnataka \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bangalore\n \n \n \n \n 24 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250 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 \n \n \n \n About Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled on the southeastern edge of Bangalore\, Mullur Lake is a quiet mosaic of open water\, marshy fringes\, and scrubby grasslands that together create a surprisingly rich urban wilderness. The lake’s seasonal water levels shape its character—during monsoons\, it expands into a thriving wetland\, while in drier months\, exposed mudflats and grassy patches attract a different suite of life. Native grasses\, acacia scrub\, and scattered trees provide habitat complexity\, making it a haven not just for aquatic species but also for insects\, reptiles\, and small mammals. This layered habitat structure is what makes Mullur especially rewarding for birders. \n \n \n \n For birdwatchers\, Mullur Lake offers a dynamic checklist—waders probing the shallows\, raptors scanning from above\, and songbirds flitting through the scrub. It’s the kind of place where a morning walk can shift from spotting herons and jacanas to catching glimpses of bee-eaters and shrikes. However\, like many urban wetlands\, Mullur faces mounting pressures from encroachment\, waste dumping\, and habitat degradation. Fluctuating water quality and shrinking green buffers threaten its ecological balance. Yet\, growing awareness among local communities and birding groups is slowly turning attention toward conservation—highlighting the urgent need to protect such pockets of biodiversity before they fade into the cityscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mehvish khan Bangalore-based birding enthusiast who grew up in Kanha National Park\, surrounded by forests and wildlife. From a young age\, she developed a strong understanding of bird behavior\, calls\, and identification. With hands-on experience and a passion for nature\, she now enjoys guiding others and helping them connect with birds through Atavi birdwalks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mullur Lake \n \n \n \n Mullur Lake unfolds as a vibrant stage where waterbirds\, grassland specialists\, and urban adapters come together in a constantly shifting spectacle. Rafts of Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe ripple across the water\, while elegant Black-winged Stilt pick their way through the shallows with striking precision. Along the edges\, the calls of White-breasted Waterhen and Gray-headed Swamphen echo through dense vegetation\, revealing the richness of the marsh. Overhead\, flashes of movement from Little Swift and the occasional drama of lapwings chasing away predators add energy to the scene\, while iconic species like Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis bring a sense of grandeur. Even common birds—from the ever-adaptable Rock Pigeon to the melodious Asian Koel—play their part\, making every visit feel alive with stories\, behaviours\, and seasonal surprises. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Little Swift \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Gray-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Painted Stork \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \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/Tn58s8YmJFExfELA7 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-hb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DSC_3266-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR