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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T063000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Gidwa\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T081500
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251211T101810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073658Z
UID:7333-1766297700-1766304900@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ankodia Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ankodia-lake-vadodara-gujarat/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251211T101517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073923Z
UID:7279-1766219400-1766226600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251211T101629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073801Z
UID:7347-1766215800-1766224800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Talawali Chanda\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-talawali-chanda-indore-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T093000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251211T101657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T074241Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ecological-park-laharpur-bhopal-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T130216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T094737Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lotus-valley-indore-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T115004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T101015Z
UID:7110-1765699200-1765706400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Menar Bird Village (Ramsar Site)\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-menar-bird-village-rajasthan/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T131101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T095728Z
UID:7130-1765697400-1765704600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kavdi Paat \, near Hadapsar Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kavdi-paat-pune/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T124755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T095207Z
UID:7118-1765697400-1765704600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Paniyajob Dam\, Rajnandgaon\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-paniyajob-dam-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T114544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T101459Z
UID:7106-1765695600-1765706400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhorvan-park-bhoj-bhopal/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T113922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T103505Z
UID:7102-1765695600-1765702800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chota-mahadev-chhindwara-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T112119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T093951Z
UID:7096-1765695600-1765702800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at East Kolkata Wetlands\, Nalban Bheri
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-eastkolkata-wetlands/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T105536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T100554Z
UID:7089-1765695600-1765702800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nanoda-sattari-goa/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251208T112737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T084244Z
UID:7139-1765693800-1765701000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-new-delhi-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251208T112628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T133842Z
UID:7136-1765693800-1765701000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanakagiri hills from Chandrugunda side\, Telangana
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanakagiri-hills-chandrugunda-telangana/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251213T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251213T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251204T102955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T100111Z
UID:7077-1765609200-1765616400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-diwar-island-goa-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T094330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T031727Z
UID:6949-1765123200-1765130400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karawe Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karawe-wetland-navi-mumbai/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T090019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T030927Z
UID:6943-1765094400-1765101600@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Daulat Baroda Lake\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-daulat-baroda-lake-indore-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T093000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T073703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T112910Z
UID:6929-1765092600-1765099800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ruse dam\, Khairagarh\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chhidari-dam-khairagarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251201T132935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T110612Z
UID:6988-1765090800-1765098000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake (BRC Side)\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-brc-kolkata-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T110254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105027Z
UID:6970-1765090800-1765098000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida (Delhi NCR)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-okhla-bs-delhincr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T103448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T104348Z
UID:6964-1765090800-1765098000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Dam\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kerwa-dam-bhopal/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T095422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T102620Z
UID:6954-1765090800-1765098000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-van-vihar-national-park-bhopal2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251201T133705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T101900Z
UID:6993-1765089000-1765096200@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Leisure Park\, Chandigarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandigarh-botanical-garden/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T082209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T100613Z
UID:6937-1765088100-1765098000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-moti-dau-mehsana/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T080000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T102023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T084918Z
UID:6960-1765087200-1765094400@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T053000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T073000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251201T132246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T084051Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muga Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muga-sumoni-gaon-assam/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251206T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251206T083000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251126T070324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T082801Z
UID:6922-1765002600-1765009800@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Munekolala Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-munekolala-lake-blr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T093000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203046
CREATED:20251118T093044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T072237Z
UID:6261-1764487800-1764495000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-school-navimumbai/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T093000
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UID:6248-1764486000-1764495000@ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasot Dam\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\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 Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\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									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kaliyasot-dam-bhopal/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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