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:20260321T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T110000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260313T065033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T113758Z UID:10097-1774083600-1774090800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mohadi falls and Tincha Falls\, Indore\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mohadi-tincha-falls-indore-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260321-WA0002.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260318T081506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T113027Z UID:10274-1774076400-1774083600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura - Kuruvigere Village\, Bengaluru (World Sparrow Day) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddaballapura-kuruvigere-village-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG20260321072300-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260312T080829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T104403Z UID:10082-1774076400-1774083600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar University\, Chh. Sambhajinagar DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-babasaheb-amedkar-university-campus-chh-sambhajinagar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260321-WA0010.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260320T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260320T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260323T111148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T111638Z UID:10516-1773988200-1773995400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at New Govt. Girls College\, Khairagarh\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-new-govt-girls-college-ch/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260306T110113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T115714Z UID:9917-1773590400-1773597600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-15-at-18.43.06.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T213000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260304T072052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T123358Z UID:9833-1773559800-1773610200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-navi-mumbai-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-19-at-17.59.18-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T093000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260309T080111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T114813Z UID:9998-1773559800-1773567000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Safari Park\, Kolkata\, West Bengal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-safari-park-kolkata-wb2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T093000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260305T063721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T113942Z UID:9844-1773559800-1773567000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Sims Park\, Conoor\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sims-park-conoor-tamil-nadu-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-15-at-10.07.52.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T093000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260304T073541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T113332Z UID:9837-1773559800-1773567000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_20260315_091539926.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260310T062736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T060757Z UID:10048-1773558000-1773565200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC04869.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260309T081535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T110508Z UID:10004-1773558000-1773565200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vadavali\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vadavali-thane-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260315-WA00801-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260306T064626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T105934Z UID:9909-1773558000-1773565200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidikhon Wildlife Sanctuary\, Narsinghgarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidikhon-wildlife-sanctuary-narsinghgarh-mp2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-15-at-12.21.44.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053037 CREATED:20260306T062950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T105517Z UID:9898-1773558000-1773565200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sondekoppa Lake\, Bangalore DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sondekoppa-lake-bangalore-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG20260315071144-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260304T070806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T103911Z UID:9827-1773558000-1773565200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_20260315_072923-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260309T144914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T103518Z UID:10026-1773556200-1773563400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vaderahalli Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vaderahalli-lake-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PXL_20260315_020518958-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260309T073831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T103017Z UID:9987-1773556200-1773563400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhilkheda Village Bhoj Wetland\, Ramser Site \, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhilheda-village-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_20260315_073310-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260309T072317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T102233Z UID:9979-1773471600-1773522000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Love Kush Vatika\, Dholpur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-love-kush-vatika-dholpur-rajasthan-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-14-at-09.46.32.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260323T093120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T093417Z UID:10504-1773471600-1773478800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-maulana-azad-national-institute-of-technology/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260309T101714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T101554Z UID:10020-1773471600-1773478800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mallathahalli Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mallathahalli-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-3.39.13 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T080000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260309T162856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T100658Z UID:10032-1773468000-1773475200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagalhat Nala\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nagalhat-nala-dehradun/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_9325-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260309T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T083000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260323T091057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T092050Z UID:10489-1773037800-1773477000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham\, Kollam\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-amrita-vishwa-vidyapeetham-kollam-kerala/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-23-at-14.29.09-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T100000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260225T085636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T132758Z UID:9480-1772956800-1772964000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai-maharashtra-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Image-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T093000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260302T071001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T095140Z UID:9780-1772955000-1772962200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Ram - Mula Confluence and Devrai\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ram-mula-confluence-and-devrai-pune-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-08-at-12.45.49-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T093000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260227T110444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T093748Z UID:9684-1772955000-1772962200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Halali Dam\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-halali-dam-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-08-at-3.10.39-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T093000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260226T080256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T093434Z UID:9504-1772955000-1772962200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\,Belapur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-valley-parkbelapur-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-09-at-10.08.03-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260302T064002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T060845Z UID:9770-1772953200-1772960400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260308-WA0139-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T084500 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260227T105346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T094254Z UID:9679-1772952300-1772959500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasota Dam View Point\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kaliyasota-dam-river-view-bhopal-mp3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_20260308_083335-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260307T193000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260307T213000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260225T091118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T131241Z UID:9485-1772911800-1772919000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-navi-mumbai-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260307T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260307T093000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260226T090635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T091629Z UID:9526-1772868600-1772875800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mothi Desai Village Park\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mothi-desai-village-dombivali-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-13-at-1.37.31-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260307T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260312T090000 DTSTAMP:20260826T053038 CREATED:20260323T085038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T085452Z UID:10473-1772866800-1773306000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Shyampur Siddheshwari Mahavidyalaya\, West Bengal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anantapura\n \n \n \n \n 12 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Kayala Ashok Kumar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n Anantapura National Park (or reserve) associated with the Anantapura region in Andhra Pradesh lies in the southern Deccan plateau region. The habitat likely comprises dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, rocky outcrops\, and perhaps riparian corridors. The fauna likely includes dry-forest bird species (warblers\, babblers\, shrikes\, drongos\, parakeets\, raptors) along with reptiles and mammals adapted to drier zones. \n \n \n \n Threats may include forest degradation\, grazing\, fire\, illegal logging\, encroachment\, invasive species\, and water scarcity. Conservation would benefit from strict protection\, fire control\, restoration of degraded areas\, community participation\, anti-poaching measures\, and perhaps integrating this park into a larger ecological network across Andhra’s dry forest zones. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok KumarA software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count\, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Anantapura National Park \n \n \n \n In dry deciduous / scrub / forest zones in and around Anantapura  regions\, expected common birds (drawing from eBird data for Andhra Pradesh dry forest zones) include Indian Peafowl\, Blue-faced Malkoha\, White-bellied Drongo\, Ashy Drongo\, Crested Serpent Eagle\, Black Kite\, Shikra\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Brown Shrike\, Ashy Prinia\, Tailorbird\, Rufous Treepie\, Golden Oriole\, Rosy Starling (in season)\, Shama\, Barn Swallow\, Greater Coucal\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Purple Sunbird\, Purple-rumped Sunbird\, Yellow-throated Sparrow\, and Common Iora. In more wooded patches\, Malabar Pied Hornbill\, Indian Roller\, White-rumped Shama\, and various flycatchers or warblers may also occur seasonally. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Greh Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n \nThis walk explored the dryland and woodland habitats of Anantapur National Park\, resulting in an impressive tally of 55 species. Key sightings included Indian Cormorant\, Pied Myna\, and Western Marsh Harrier\, highlighting the adaptability of birdlife in semi-arid ecosystems. The relatively small group size allowed for better interaction and focused observation throughout the session.\n \n \n \n \n Highlights such as Pied Myna and raptor sightings added excitement to the walk\, while participants gained insights into bird identification and habitat associations. The experience demonstrated how even less-discussed landscapes can support rich avian diversity when explored carefully.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-shyampur-siddheshwari-mahavidyalaya-wb/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f-1.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR