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:20260524T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T080000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260518T130631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T084558Z UID:12819-1779602400-1779609600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Baradari\, Anasagar lake\, Ajmer Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-baradari-anasagar-lakefront-ajmer-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-09.53.38_result_result-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T080000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260518T122139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T090758Z UID:12798-1779602400-1779609600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mullur lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mullur-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260524-WA0006.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T080000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260515T103432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T091238Z UID:12792-1779602400-1779609600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khalanga Reserve Forest\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-khalanga-reserve-forest-dehradun-uttarakhand2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-3.35.45-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T080000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260513T125056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T092443Z UID:12786-1779602400-1779609600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aravalli-biodiversity-park-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260524-WA0075-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260524T080000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260513T113705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T084832Z UID:12775-1779602400-1779609600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rachanamadu (Near Valley School)\, Bangalore DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rachanamadu-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6520-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T093000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260518T135255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T091637Z UID:12828-1779521400-1779528600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Barvi Forest Range\, Thane Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-barvi-fr-thane-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-23-at-8.10.24-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T210000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260518T134126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T083905Z UID:12823-1779519600-1779570000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \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-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260523-WA0042.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T081500 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260518T142843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T072040Z UID:12834-1779516900-1779524100@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Byatrayanadoddi lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-byatrayanadoddi-lake-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-12.43.17 PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T080000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260513T124724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T091011Z UID:12782-1779516000-1779523200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG20260523075024-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260521T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260521T090000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260603T104710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T104834Z UID:13446-1779346800-1779354000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Gurukul College Budal\, Udaipur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-gurukul-college-budal-udaipur-2/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_20260521_200844.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T183000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260512T085238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T105231Z UID:12620-1779035400-1779042600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vadavali\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vadavali-thane-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260518-WA01071-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T180000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T105800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T110641Z UID:12580-1779033600-1779040800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at NRI Pond\, Navi Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nri-pond-navi-mumbai-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-08.43.50.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T113000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260512T082859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T105616Z UID:12613-1779010200-1779017400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-veermata-jijabai-bhosale-botanical-udyan-and-zoo-mumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260517-WA0046-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T090000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260512T081115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T110217Z UID:12605-1779001200-1779008400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at ARAI Hills\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-arai-hills-pune-maharashtra-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-13.57.19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T090000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T101049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T131324Z UID:12565-1779001200-1779008400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \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-7/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_5261.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T090000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T095449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T131729Z UID:12559-1779001200-1779008400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanifnath Mandir\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanifnath-mandir-pune-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-09.25.11.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T083000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T102114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T112137Z UID:12569-1778999400-1779006600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-11.10.39.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T081500 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T103520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T111450Z UID:12574-1778998500-1779005700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhaisajhar Forest\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhaisajhar-forest-bilaspur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dad23b33-fb04-4450-b4c5-402f7aab9296.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T081500 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T070559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T130726Z UID:12539-1778998500-1779005700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260517_080900579.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T080000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260603T103804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T104055Z UID:13438-1778997600-1779004800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at SSB Sure Shot Academy\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-ssb-sure-shot-academy-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-12.22.33.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T073000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T071648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T132047Z UID:12546-1778995800-1779003000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Janeshwar Mishra Park\, Lucknow DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-janeshwar-mishra-park-lucknow/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-10.35.33.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T074500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T094500 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260508T074425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T104450Z UID:12500-1778917500-1778924700@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Lake\, Tollygunge Side\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-lake-tollygunge-side-kolkata-wb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260516-WA0000-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T093000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260512T075126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125854Z UID:12593-1778916600-1778923800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agacaim-mudflats-goa-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260516-WA0030-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T210000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T094452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125248Z UID:12554-1778914800-1778965200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \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-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-09.46.31.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T090000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T055826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105429Z UID:12518-1778914800-1778922000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Harantale Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-harantale-lake-pune-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_082927283_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T083000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T061720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T110124Z UID:12530-1778913000-1778920200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombaymumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-12.12.58-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T083000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260507T091250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103741Z UID:12477-1778913000-1778920200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhuigaon beach\, Vasai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhuigaon-beach-vasai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_083335-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T081500 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260511T054527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105017Z UID:12512-1778912100-1778919300@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hauz Khas Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_073241.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T080000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260507T100643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103021Z UID:12486-1778911200-1778918400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at BV Reddy School Forest Area\, Chittoor\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bv-reddy-school-forest-area-chittoor-ap-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_085235725-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T103000 DTSTAMP:20261025T061607 CREATED:20260512T091005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T091311Z UID:12623-1778401800-1778409000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk for WildCER and Youth4Wild at BNHS\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 13 June\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Anjali Bhardwaj\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Aravalli Biodiversity Park \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park brought together 13 participants who recorded 31 bird species\, including White-eared Bulbul\, Rufous Treepie\, Greater Coucal and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon. Pleasant weather and continuous calls of the Common Hawk-Cuckoo added to the experience. \n \n \n \n Participants enjoyed observing interesting bird behaviour\, including a Black Drongo actively guarding its territory and multiple bird species sharing a single tree. The walk concluded with an impressive sighting of over 100 Black Kites soaring on thermals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-for-wildcer-youth4wild-bnhs-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-12.37.33.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR