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:20261025T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261019T063228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T071927Z UID:20284-1792908000-1792915200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thapli (near Thapli Nature Camp)\, Near Chandigarh 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-thapli-near-thapli-nature-camp-near-chandigarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Plumheaded-Parakeet-Male-and-Female.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261019T065724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T070013Z UID:20296-1792908000-1792915200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Laxman Siddh\, Dehradun 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-laxman-siddh-dehradun-dr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Indian-Peafowls-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261018T170529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T170750Z UID:20255-1792908900-1792916100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at The Great Salt Lake\, Nemeli\, Chennai 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-the-great-salt-lake-nemeli-chennai-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Gull-billed-Tern_bow_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261015T114912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T115416Z UID:20132-1792909800-1792917000@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-12/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/European-Roller-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261015T122042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T122306Z UID:20139-1792909800-1792917000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP 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-bhoj-wetland-bhorvan-bhopal-mp-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/verditer-flycatcher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261015T135832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T140029Z UID:20159-1792909800-1792917000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada BioPark \, 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-gorewada-dam-lake-nagpur-maharashtra-dm/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pied-Kingfisher_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261015T124318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T125739Z UID:20143-1792910700-1792917900@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-8/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/long-tailed-shrike-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261018T171258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T171428Z UID:20260-1792910700-1792917900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Surajpur Wetland\, 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-noida-up-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/red.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261018T172249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T172514Z UID:20269-1792910700-1792917900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, 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-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala-8/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/crested-serpent-eagle.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261018T172744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T172928Z UID:20273-1792910700-1792917900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Asita East DDA Park\, 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-asita-east-dda-park-delhi-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-09-155330.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261019T070824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T073943Z UID:20300-1792910700-1792917900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Wadhvana Bird Sanctuary\, near 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-wadhvana-bird-sanctuary-near-vadodara-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ruddy-shelduck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261015T114245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T114415Z UID:20128-1792911600-1792918800@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-16/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Purple-Heron_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261018T171819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T172038Z UID:20264-1792911600-1792918800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kurichi Kulam\, 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-kurichi-kulam-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Purple-Heron_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261019T064810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T071249Z UID:20291-1792911600-1792918800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anasagar Bird Park\, Ajmer\, 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-anasagar-bird-park-ajmer-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/great-white-pelican-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T091500 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261015T112407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T112458Z UID:20113-1792912500-1792919700@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-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pied-Cuckoo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T100000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261019T074414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T080500Z UID:20309-1792915200-1792922400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bavdhan Tekdi\, 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-bavdhan-tekdi-pune-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/common-kestrel.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261025T180000 DTSTAMP:20261023T042214 CREATED:20261018T170109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T170256Z UID:20251-1792944000-1792951200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at SIPCOT Eco Park\, Navalur Lake\, Chennai 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-sipcot-eco-park-navalur-lake-chennai-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bird-great-cormorant.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR