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:20260826T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260826T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073002 CREATED:20260820T130615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T105704Z UID:16211-1787724000-1787731200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Nature Trail\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sukhna-lake-trail-chandigarh-gs/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_20260826_080445-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T093000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073002 CREATED:20260814T120252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T122823Z UID:15943-1787470200-1787477400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rancharda Lake\, Ahmedabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rancharda-lake-ahmedabad/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-11.52.11-AM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260819T084816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T104134Z UID:16206-1787468400-1787475600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai-maharashtra-2-mg/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-23-at-10.01.35-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260817T055802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T104955Z UID:16023-1787468400-1787475600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koradi Lake\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-koradi-lake-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-23-at-5.28.44-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260817T054045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T115135Z UID:16017-1787468400-1787475600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Samvidhan Park\, University of Kota \, Kota\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-samvidhan-park-kota-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-23-at-10.51.55-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T142911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T115957Z UID:15958-1787468400-1787475600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidikhon Wildlife Sanctuary\, Narsinghgarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidikhon-wildlife-sanctuary-narsinghgarh-mp-2-p/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-23-at-2.24.49-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T113443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T125725Z UID:15926-1787468400-1787475600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagla Block Trail\, SGNP\, Thane Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nagla-block-trail-sgnp-thane-maharashtra-rjr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-23-at-11.23.08.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260817T045145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T114759Z UID:16012-1787466600-1787473800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nevta Dam\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nevta-dam-jaipur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/rain-quail.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260817T042734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T122035Z UID:15996-1787466600-1787473800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gularbhoj Dam\, Nainital\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gularbhoj-dam-nainital-uttarakhand/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0074-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T154709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T122521Z UID:15981-1787466600-1787473800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kumbh Nath Mahadev Mandir lake\, Damnagar\, GJ DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kumbh-nath-damnagar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-25-at-5.42.09-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260813T130711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T125056Z UID:15861-1787466600-1787473800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at JB Kaval Tree Park\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jb-kaval-tree-park-bangalore-karnataka-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260823-WA00481-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260813T124854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T124041Z UID:15856-1787466600-1787473800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Durga Tekdi\, PCMC\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-durga-tekdi-pcmc-pune-apa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_20260823_064746-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260813T121629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T115449Z UID:15844-1787466600-1787473800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-14-am/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T144754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T120501Z UID:15963-1787464800-1787472000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kukrail Picnic Spot Phase 1 Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kukrail-picnic-spot-phase-1-lucknow-up-as/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260823-WA0007-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T115254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T125422Z UID:15935-1787464800-1787472000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at E.F.I Bird Watching Point - Muttukadu Backwaters\, Chennai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-efi-bird-watching-point-muttukadu-backwaters/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Group-pic-2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T114822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123032Z UID:15930-1787464800-1787472000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khalanga Reserve Forest\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-khalanga-reserve-forest-dehradun-uttarakhand-2-ap/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260823-WA0005-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T105313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T125245Z UID:15914-1787464800-1787472000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pandarakulam\, Alleppey\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pandarakulam-alleppey-kerala/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260823-WA00481-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T102438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T093231Z UID:15902-1787464800-1787472000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Manda Track\, Jammu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-manda-track-jammu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-26-at-08.24.38.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260813T123755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123833Z UID:15850-1787464800-1787472000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Asita East DDA Park\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-asita-east-dda-park-delhi-ab/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260823-WA0023-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260823T073000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260817T062008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T103732Z UID:16034-1787463000-1787470200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shauts-university-gate-2-prayagraj-up/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-6.14.56-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T100000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T090543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T113205Z UID:15868-1787385600-1787392800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Punit van\, Gandhinagar\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-punit-van-gandhinagar-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_3813-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T093000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T094432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T114607Z UID:15883-1787383800-1787391000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kolarampathy\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kolarampathy-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PXL_20260822_032438569.MP_-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T093000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T093447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T113950Z UID:15875-1787383800-1787391000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Banastari Wetlands (Field side)\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-banastari-wetlands-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260822-WA0011-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T093000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260813T112004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T111359Z UID:15827-1787383800-1787391000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Umbarli Hills\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-umbarli-hills-thane-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260824-WA0110-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T091500 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260813T114001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T111636Z UID:15835-1787382900-1787390100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bnhs-conservation-education-centre-mumbai-maharashtra-rr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260822_115246_388-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T203000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T095508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T114518Z UID:15889-1787380200-1787430600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Hebbal Lake\, Mysuru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hebbal-lake-mysuru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/64a7f72b-cb69-48cb-9ebc-bcca31a8b741-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T153608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T115350Z UID:15974-1787380200-1787387400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, Ooty\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-ooty-tn-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-23-at-11.49.25.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260814T152619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T115002Z UID:15969-1787380200-1787387400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallikarnai Marshland\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallikarnai-marshland-chennai-tn/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-11.36.22.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260813T115637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T112400Z UID:15840-1787378400-1787385600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siri Fort Park(Hauz Khas Forest)\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siri-fort-park-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260822-WA0007-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T190000 DTSTAMP:20261024T073003 CREATED:20260807T091135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T112002Z UID:15517-1786899600-1786906800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajpur Dam\, Dehradun\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehradun\n \n \n \n \n 6 September\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Arun Sarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Rajpur Dam\, located near Rajpur in Dehradun\, Uttarakhand\, is a scenic natural landscape surrounded by the forested foothills of the Himalayas. The area combines a water body with wooded slopes\, rocky patches\, streams\, and pockets of dense vegetation\, creating a diverse habitat for birds and other wildlife. Its proximity to the Mussoorie foothills and the Shivalik–Himalayan landscape makes it an interesting location for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Dehradun valley. \n \n \n \n The mix of freshwater habitat\, forest\, scrub\, and open areas makes Rajpur Dam a rewarding birding location\, particularly during the early morning when bird activity is high. The surrounding vegetation provides food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and roosting opportunities\, while the water and stream edges attract species associated with freshwater habitats. Seasonal changes also bring variations in bird diversity\, with winter movements adding to the resident bird community. The relatively peaceful surroundings make the area suitable for birdwatching\, nature walks\, and observing the transition between the valley and the Himalayan foothills. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Arun SarkarHe is a naturalist from Dehradun and a dedicated learner and practitioner of social work. Introduced to birdwatching by a friend in 2015\, what began as a hobby quickly grew into a lasting passion. Since then\, he has become an avid birder\, actively exploring birdlife while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation through his field experiences.\n \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 Rajpur Dam \n \n \n \n Common birds that can be observed around Rajpur Dam include Himalayan Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Black Bulbul\, Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Grey Treepie\, Black-rumped Magpie\, Large-billed Crow\, Common Myna\, Jungle Myna\, House Sparrow\, Spotted Dove\, Black Drongo\, Long-tailed Shrike\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Blue Whistling Thrush\, Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Black-chinned Babbler\, Jungle Babbler\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, Great Tit\, and various leaf warblers. Depending on the season\, the surrounding forests and streams may also attract additional flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, warblers\, and other Himalayan foothill species. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Drongo \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Himalayan Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Black Francolin \n \n \n \n Black-chinned Babbler \n \n \n \n Blue Whistling-Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-throated Barbet \n \n \n \n Brown Rock Chat \n \n \n \n Cinereous Tit \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Crimson Sunbird \n \n \n \n Dusky Crag-Martin \n \n \n \n Eastern Red-rumped Swallow \n \n \n \n Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Greater Flameback \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n On 6 September 2026\, eight participants — most of them new to birdwatching — joined guide Arun Sarkar for a walk at Rajpur Dam in Dehradun. Arun took time to share the regional history and significance of the site\, adding valuable context to the morning’s birding as the group explored the wooded slopes and water’s edge around the dam. The group recorded 27 species over the course of the walk\, moving through wooded and open stretches near the water. The dam’s mix of wooded slopes and open water has long made it a favourite stop for local birders\, and the morning’s calm weather added to the appeal.\nHighlights included a gliding Black Kite\, a Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and a striking Great Barbet. A particularly meaningful moment came as Arun helped connect participants with the surrounding trees and their role in supporting local birdlife\, deepening the group’s appreciation of the ecosystem as a whole. For a group largely new to birdwatching\, the walk at Rajpur Dam offered both an engaging introduction to the hobby and a memorable lesson in the area’s natural and cultural history. For several participants\, learning to identify calls before spotting the birds themselves was a genuine turning point in how they experienced the walk. Arun’s storytelling throughout gave the outing a sense of place that went well beyond simply naming species\, leaving the group with plenty to talk about on the way home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-11/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0087.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR