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:20261017T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065617 CREATED:20261009T104740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T074522Z UID:19693-1792216800-1792224000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nalagandla Lake\, Hyderabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nalagandla-lake-hyderabad-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-08.44.14.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T041500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T061500 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261009T142002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T083207Z UID:19723-1792210500-1792217700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ganga River below Phaphamau Bridge \, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ganga-river-below-phaphamau-bridge-allahabad-uttar-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Indian-Skimmer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261015T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261015T084500 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261009T113305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T071424Z UID:19703-1792046700-1792053900@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \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-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-10.40.53.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T093000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261005T043653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T131147Z UID:19218-1791703800-1791711000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Zilpi Waterfall & Degmah Forest\, near Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilpi-waterfall-degmah-forest-near-nagpur-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-8.10.26-PM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T091500 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T094210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T102503Z UID:19012-1791702900-1791710100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Manipur Lake\, Ahmedabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-manipur-lake-ahmedabad-ppp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-15.22.56.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261005T044625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T102735Z UID:19234-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Perur puttuvikki lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-perur-puttuvikki-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_20261011_094103-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261005T041219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T041304Z UID:19186-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bnhs-conservation-education-centre-mumbai-maharashtra-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lotens-Sunbird.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T120628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T132852Z UID:19057-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-14/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-12.30.58-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T120413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T120457Z UID:19053-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Qutub Minar Complex\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-qutub-minar-complex-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spotted-Owlet-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T090945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T110918Z UID:18924-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-hb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DSC_3266-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20260930T132057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T102319Z UID:18808-1791702000-1791709200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Punit van\, Gandhinagar\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-punit-van-gandhinagar-gujarat-mm/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-9.52.25-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T121231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T131905Z UID:19063-1791700200-1791707400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at ELCOT Lake (Perumbakkam)\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-elcot-lake-perumbakkam-chennai-tn/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261011_084308-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T100632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T134456Z UID:19033-1791700200-1791707400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \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-aa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20261011-WA0003.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T095658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T133336Z UID:19028-1791700200-1791707400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Sunrise Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-sunrise-hill-pune-maharashtra-kb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-11.31.23-AM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T083000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T092623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T134356Z UID:18954-1791700200-1791707400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram-delhi-ncr-gpf/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Indian-Peafowls-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261005T043054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T110114Z UID:19213-1791699300-1791706500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muhana grasslands and Nevta Dam\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muhana-grasslands-and-nevta-dam-jaipur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-8.59.29-AM-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261005T042518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T134257Z UID:19193-1791699300-1791706500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandu wetlands\, Gurugram\, Delhi NCR DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandu-wetlands-gurugram-delhi-ncr-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG20261011082427-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T081500 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T091424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T132348Z UID:18940-1791699300-1791706500@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rachanamadu (Near Valley School)\, Bangalore DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rachanamadu-near-valley-school-bangalore-rrg/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_7227.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261005T034841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T110558Z UID:19154-1791698400-1791705600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Siswan Forest\, Mohali DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-siswan-forest-mohali/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9821-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T094454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T132100Z UID:19021-1791698400-1791705600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saul-kere-bengaluru-mk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG-20261011-WA0012-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261011T080000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T091944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T111938Z UID:18945-1791698400-1791705600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam\, Trivandrum\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vellayini-lake-kireedam-palam-trivandrum-kerala-mvs/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-2.20.21-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T180000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T115541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T062722Z UID:19044-1791648000-1791655200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Turahalli Fringes\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-turahalli-fringes-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-21.44.57.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T180000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T090042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T065714Z UID:18918-1791648000-1791655200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Adyar River Trail\, Chennai\, TN DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-adyar-river-trail-chennai-tn-fa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-21.20.43.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T093000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261003T082648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T071109Z UID:19091-1791617400-1791624600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Soccoro Plateau\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-succoro-plateau-goa-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-10.53.30.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T093000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T115940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T055441Z UID:19048-1791617400-1791624600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-09.12.35.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T093000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20260930T135531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T055252Z UID:18817-1791617400-1791624600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Virar Dam \, Virar\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-virar-dam-virar-maharashtra-rd/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_20261010_095353-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T091500 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20260930T141514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T070104Z UID:18830-1791616500-1791623700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rancharda Lake\, Ahmedabad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rancharda-lake-ahmedabad-ppp-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-14.31.43.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T091500 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20260930T134852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T054833Z UID:18813-1791616500-1791623700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \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-as/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-02.46.16.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261003T083226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T070247Z UID:19095-1791615600-1791622800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sengulam Lake\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sengulam-lake-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-11-at-20.36.34.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261010T090000 DTSTAMP:20261023T065618 CREATED:20261001T115254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T060639Z UID:19040-1791615600-1791622800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Gulawat Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 18 October\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Neel Nagarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n About 30 km west of Indore\, near Hatod\, the backwaters of the Yashwant Sagar reservoir spread into a shallow\, sheltered valley. After the monsoon\, the water is covered almost from bank to bank by pink and white lotus. That flowering gives Gulawat its name\, Lotus Valley\, and makes it one of the most photographed spots near Indore. Around the lotus beds lie open water\, marshy margins\, wet grassland\, babul scrub and black-soil farmland typical of the Malwa plateau. Fish\, frogs\, turtles and dragonflies thrive in the warm shallows. The wider Yashwant Sagar landscape is recognised as an Important Bird Area\, especially for its cranes. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Gulawat combines striking scenery with excellent wetland birding. Sarus Cranes\, the world’s tallest flying birds\, feed and display in the fields and marshes. Jacanas walk across the lotus leaves\, whistling-ducks and coots crowd the open water\, and storks\, ibises and terns work the shallows. Its popularity\, however\, brings pressures of its own. Heavy tourist crowds\, boating\, noise and plastic litter disturb the birds\, and harvesting lotus stems and flowers strips away the cover jacanas and ducks depend on. Pesticide and fertiliser runoff from the surrounding farms pollutes the water\, and changing water levels\, encroachment and new tourism infrastructure threaten the wetland’s edges. Keeping the lotus beds intact\, controlling visitor disturbance and protecting the surrounding fields where Sarus Cranes nest will help Gulawat stay a haven for birds as well as a beauty spot. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Neel NagarkarNeel Nagarkar is a Zoology student and professional wildlife photographer with 3 years of experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Gulawat Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Gulawat’s most famous resident is the Sarus Crane\, the tallest flying bird in the world. Pairs stay together for life and perform loud\, trumpeting duets and graceful dances in the fields. On the lotus leaves\, the elegant Pheasant-tailed Jacana steps lightly on long toes\, trailing a sweeping tail in the breeding season. Overhead\, the powerful Bonelli’s Eagle soars on broad wings\, while the River Tern\, a globally threatened species with a bright yellow bill\, dives into the open water for fish. Asian Openbills crack snails with their oddly gapped bills\, and Black-headed Ibises probe the mud with long\, curved bills. Flocks of Lesser Whistling-Ducks whistle softly as they fly in. Gray-headed Swamphens and Eurasian Coots move between the lotus beds\, and Little Cormorants dive for fish. The tiny Common Kingfisher flashes turquoise along the bank\, and the White-throated Kingfisher calls loudly from its perch. In the trees\, the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher trails its long\, ribbon-like tail\, and Asian Green Bee-eaters sweep out after insects. Baya Weavers hang their woven nests from the trees\, and a Shikra keeps watch. \n \n \n \n \n Sarus Crane \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bonelli’s Eagle \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Common Kingfisher \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise-Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Shikra \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 Nine birders joined guide Neel Nagarkar at Gulawat Lotus Valley in Indore on 18 October for an amazing bird walk that left everyone with happy memories. The group recorded 18 species\, and the highlights were as thrilling as they were varied: the Asian Paradise-Flycatcher\, whose long\, trailing tail and graceful flight make it one of the most beautiful birds of the Indian woodlands\, the Indian Spotted Eagle\, a powerful raptor that drew admiring glances\, and a juvenile Crested Serpent-Eagle\, which most of the participants saw for the very first time. The moment of the morning came when the young eagle appeared in full view\, and the group watched in hushed excitement as it perched and surveyed its surroundings\, an experience that many will remember for years. One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the youngest member of the group\, a girl in the second class\, who remembered the names of the bird species at the end of the walk\, a sign of how quickly curiosity grows on a good outing. Neel guided the walk with patience and warmth\, helping participants spot birds through the binoculars\, explaining how to recognise raptors by their flight and shape and encouraging every participant\, whatever their age\, to ask questions. The lotus-filled waters and the open surroundings of the valley made a beautiful setting\, and the group enjoyed moving at an easy pace\, savouring each sighting. It was a lovely morning that showed how a walk can inspire the youngest and the oldest alike\, and how rewarding it is to see a bird for the first time with a friendly group by your side. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-7/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-14.26.13.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR