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:20260822T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260813T115637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T120029Z UID:15840-1787378400-1787385600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siri Fort Park(Hauz Khas Forest)\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siri-fort-park-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Indian-Peafowls-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260822T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260813T104926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T110338Z UID:15820-1787378400-1787385600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rongtong\, Darjeeling\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rongtong-darjeeling-wb-ac/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/collared-falconet.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T091135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T112002Z UID:15517-1786899600-1786906800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-11/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0087.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260810T102917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T081044Z UID:15657-1786867200-1786874400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agora park RTU\, Kota\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agora-rtu-kota-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-9.20.01-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T113816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T112618Z UID:15619-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-13/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260817-WA0021.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T111035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T113218Z UID:15602-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aravalli-biodiversity-park-new-gurugram-ml/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-20.03.44.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T110124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T113751Z UID:15596-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_6917-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T094355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T113916Z UID:15558-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Lake\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-lake-nagpur-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0007.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T093153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T113945Z UID:15542-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ganesh Udhayaan\, Kota\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ganesh-udhayaan-kota-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Indian-Pitta.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T090042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T052335Z UID:15504-1786861800-1786869000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mullur lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mullur-lake-bangalore-karnataka-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0006.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T081500 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T091750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T052630Z UID:15523-1786860900-1786868100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rajanukunte lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rajanukunte-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7199-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T100417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T081314Z UID:15584-1786860000-1786867200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shela Godhavi Canal\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shela-godhavi-canal-ahmedabad-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-10.40.00-AM-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T095408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T053001Z UID:15575-1786860000-1786867200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Amrut Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-amrut-biodiversity-park-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260816-WA0020-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260816T080000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T095003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T053231Z UID:15570-1786860000-1786867200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bidre Lake (Bannerghatta Road)\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bidre-lake-bannerghatta-road-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_20260816_073837-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T093000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T093318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T053711Z UID:15543-1786779000-1786786200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Neura Wetland\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-neura-wetland-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG-20260815-WA0049-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T090000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T091424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T082026Z UID:15519-1786777200-1786784400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ambazari Biodiversity Park\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ambazari-biodiversity-park-nagpur-maharashtra-da/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-11.02.06-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T090000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T070905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T054017Z UID:15467-1786777200-1786784400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kurichi Kulam\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kurichi-kulam-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PXL_20260815_022550751-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260815T083000 DTSTAMP:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T112932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T054214Z UID:15612-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kommaghatta Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 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 Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 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 Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T075139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T082159Z UID:15479-1786775400-1786782600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kakolu Lake Bengaluru\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T114059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T083534Z UID:15621-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pallikarnai Marshland\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T094439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T062308Z UID:15559-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T084222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T083848Z UID:15497-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akherajji Lake\, Jodhpur\, RJ DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260807T082230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T083728Z UID:15492-1786773600-1786780800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 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 Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260810T101619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061359Z UID:15651-1786771800-1786779000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chambal Garden \, Kota\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 CREATED:20260731T105133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T090147Z UID:15274-1786294800-1786302000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jahanpanah City Forest\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 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 Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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:20260824T183555 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 Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 30 August\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300 per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n Bhoj Wetland\, also known as Bhojtal (Upper Lake) and the adjoining Lower Lake\, lies on the western side of Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and later expanded around 1794\, this twin-lake system spans approximately 32 km² and drains a catchment of roughly 361 km²\, much of which is rural with increasing urban pressures. \n \n \n \n This dynamic habitat sustains over 238 bird species\, including migratory ducks\, storks\, and cranes\, and serves as a critical water source for nearly half of Bhopal’s population. Acting as a natural buffer\, Bhoj Wetland plays a key role in flood control\, groundwater recharge\, and microclimate regulation in the urban ecosystem. Despite rising threats from encroachment\, untreated sewage\, and siltation\, this Ramsar site remains a vital refuge for biodiversity and offers a living example of how urban and ecological priorities can converge in a shared landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/vVyQaxHSST33CgMd6 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 END:VCALENDAR