BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T112932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T054214Z UID:15612-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kommaghatta Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kommaghatta-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG20260815081622-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T105734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T055409Z UID:15593-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Niti Mana Ghati Office - Chalang\, Dehradun\, UK DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-niti-mana-ghati-office-chalang-dehradun-uk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG20260815073439-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T092702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T060526Z UID:15534-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark and Nature Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-and-nature-trail-nagpur-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG20260815083132-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T075139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T082159Z UID:15479-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kakolu Lake Bengaluru\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kakolu-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-7.23.55-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T114059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T083534Z UID:15621-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallikarnai Marshland\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pallikarnai-marshland-chennai-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-3.25.38-PM-1-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T094439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T062308Z UID:15559-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-sk-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG20260815071056-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T084222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T083848Z UID:15497-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-akherajji-lake-jodhpur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.47.51-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T082230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T083728Z UID:15492-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-chandigarh-pb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-9.16.29-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260807T081427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061942Z UID:15487-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere (Sarjapur Road)\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saul-kere-bengaluru-ka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_6835.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T073000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260810T101619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061359Z UID:15651-1786771800-1786779000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chambal Garden \, Kota\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chambal-garden-kota-rajasthan-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000380142.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T190000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260731T105133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T090147Z UID:15274-1786294800-1786302000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jahanpanah City Forest\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jahanpanah-city-forest-delhi-ab/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260809_183940-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T183000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260731T110022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T090656Z UID:15279-1786293000-1786300200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry\, Solan\, Himachal Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ys-parmar-university-of-horticulture-and-forestry-solan-hp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PXL_20260809_122735588-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133828 CREATED:20260731T095347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T083653Z UID:15261-1786287600-1786294800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Eco Park Pakhibitan with visit to Butterfly Lab and mini bird museum\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-eco-park-pakhibitan-with-visit-to-butterfly-lab-and-mini-bird-museum-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260810-WA0003.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T100000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T130719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T090904Z UID:15349-1786262400-1786269600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Baruipur Wetland\, West Bengal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-baruipur-wetland-west-bengal-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T093000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T114349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T091037Z UID:15295-1786260600-1786267800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rongtong\, Darjeeling\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rongtong-darjeeling-forest-wb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-07.19.05.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T140854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T091149Z UID:15371-1786258800-1786266000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \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-r/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-11.07.11.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T131317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T091410Z UID:15360-1786258800-1786266000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thimmasandra Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thimmasandra-lake-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260809-WA0025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T091637Z UID:15338-1786258800-1786266000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan-Baner hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-baner-hill-pune-maharashtra-13/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-10-at-08.39.33.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T090000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T101700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T084834Z UID:15266-1786258800-1786266000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Zabarwan range\, Srinagar\, J&K DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zabarwan-range-srinagar-jk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kashmir-flycatcher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T123639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T091828Z UID:15321-1786257000-1786264200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at CV garden\, Kota\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-cv-garden-kota-rj/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/file_00000000cebc82119e4e647bd62cf092.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T094249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T084109Z UID:15254-1786257000-1786264200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \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-12/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-10.38.00.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T093919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T083243Z UID:15250-1786257000-1786264200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PXL_20260809_030310335-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T083000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T090742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T082326Z UID:15237-1786257000-1786264200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Byatrayana Doddi Kere\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-byatrayana-doddi-kere-bengaluru-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_6749-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T081500 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T091852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T084532Z UID:15241-1786256100-1786263300@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Dam & Lake (Village Side)\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-dam-lake-village-side-nagpur-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260809-WA0020.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260803T064837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T092949Z UID:15392-1786255200-1786262400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jalmahal\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jalmahal-jaipur-rajasthan-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-10-at-18.44.18.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T131134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T093312Z UID:15358-1786255200-1786262400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khalanga Reserve Forest\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \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/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260809-WA0029-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T130139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T093527Z UID:15336-1786255200-1786262400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at CG City Ekana Wetlands\, Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-cg-city-ekana-wetlands-lucknow-up/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_1799-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T112802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T093636Z UID:15290-1786255200-1786262400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-chandigarh-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-17.01.35.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T080000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T093337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T082702Z UID:15246-1786255200-1786262400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \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-9/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260809-WA0024.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260809T073000 DTSTAMP:20261024T133829 CREATED:20260731T124659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T092732Z UID:15322-1786253400-1786260600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kamraj Nagar Junction\, Andaman and Nicobar islands DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shauts University Gate number 2\, Prayagraj\, UP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayagraj\n \n \n \n \n 23 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n V. Amirtha\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shauts University \n \n \n \n Shauts University Gate Number 2 in Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, is surrounded by an urban and semi-urban landscape where university grounds\, open spaces\, roadside vegetation\, and pockets of greenery create suitable habitats for a variety of common and resident birds. The mix of built-up areas and vegetation provides feeding\, nesting\, and roosting opportunities for species that have adapted well to human-dominated environments. \n \n \n \n The area also benefits from its proximity to small water bodies\, grassy patches\, and agricultural or open landscapes around Prayagraj\, allowing both terrestrial and wetland-associated birds to occur. Such university and city-edge habitats can be particularly interesting for birdwatching as they offer opportunities to observe familiar species as well as seasonal visitors while highlighting the importance of maintaining green spaces within expanding urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - V.Amirtha BharathiA nature enthusiast and recently graduated B.Sc. Forestry student\, with nearly a year of birding experience and a growing interest in bird ecology and conservation. He is currently preparing to pursue an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and is passionate about making birdwatching an enjoyable\, informative\, and engaging experience for participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shauts University \n \n \n \n The birding session around Shauts University Gate Number 2 recorded a good mix of birds associated with open landscapes\, vegetation\, and urban habitats. Highlights included Gray Francolin\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Indian Pond-Heron and Eastern Cattle-Egret\, reflecting the variety of habitats available in and around the area. Asian Green Bee-eater and White-throated Kingfisher added colourful sightings\, while Black-hooded Oriole\, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Black Drongo were among the notable tree and woodland-associated species. Smaller birds such as Common Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Zitting Cisticola\, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Robin were also recorded. The presence of Indian Pied Starling and Common Myna further highlighted the area’s ability to support a diverse bird community despite its proximity to an urban setting. \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared-Dove \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle-Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Zitting Cisticola \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \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 The bird walk at Shauts University\, Prayagraj\, Uttar Pradesh\, offered participants an opportunity to explore the campus surroundings and observe the diversity of birdlife found within an urban and semi-urban landscape. Led by V. Amirtha\, the walk was attended by six participants\, who collectively recorded 25 bird species during the session.The walk highlighted how university campuses and their green spaces can provide important habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of common birds. Among the notable sightings were the Cattle Egret and Coppersmith Barbet\, representing the diversity of birds that can be encountered in such environments. Participants had the opportunity to observe birds in their natural surroundings while learning about their identification and ecological significance. \n\nThe session also encouraged participants to pay closer attention to the birdlife present around them and appreciate the role that trees\, open areas\, gardens\, and other green spaces play in supporting urban biodiversity. Overall\, the walk was a valuable birding experience\, combining species observation with nature appreciation and awareness of the importance of conserving bird-friendly habitats within educational campuses and cities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kamraj-nagar-junction-andaman/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-2.56.04 PM.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR