BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T093000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250929T070948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T091339Z UID:5437-1759647600-1759656600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary\, Dewas (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kheoni-ws-dewas/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20251005_092859-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250929T064117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T072802Z UID:5431-1759645800-1759653000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Nature Park\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-np-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_3368-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250929T062701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T063404Z UID:5427-1759645800-1759653000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20251005-WA0069-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250915T093840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083705Z UID:5415-1759042800-1759050000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Doddanekundi Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-doddanekundi-kere-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250928_072308_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T093000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250905T075414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T134410Z UID:5305-1759041000-1759051800@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidikhon Wildlife Sanctuary\, Narsinghgarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidikhon-wls-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250928-WA0002.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250912T082636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T084222Z UID:5409-1758438000-1758445200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Y point\, University Campus\, Chh. Sambhajinagar DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-y-point-chhsambhajinagar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_0139-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250909T074138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T083438Z UID:5367-1758438000-1758445200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Jambira Dam (Deuli) Mayurbhanj\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-jambhari-dam-deuli-mayurbhanj-odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0117-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250904T074032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T082856Z UID:5277-1758438000-1758445200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agacaim-mudflats-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0114-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250904T073905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073637Z UID:5255-1758438000-1758445200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poaama-nursery-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0044-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250905T073728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T091838Z UID:5321-1758436200-1758443400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Smriti Van\, Sikar (Rajasthan) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-smritivan-sikar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20250921-WA0043.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250904T073516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T072157Z UID:5270-1758436200-1758443400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-igrms-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0064-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T080000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250909T073443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T124346Z UID:5360-1758434400-1758441600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pattikonda Reserve Forest\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pattikonda-rf-ap/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG20250921063402-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250906T073349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T123032Z UID:5350-1757833200-1757840400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250914_081834034_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051632 CREATED:20250904T073139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T094546Z UID:5241-1757833200-1757840400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250914-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T093000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250905T073016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T120142Z UID:5313-1757831400-1757842200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharajpura\, Gwalior (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharajpur-gwalior-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250914-WA0073-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T093000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250904T073036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T095856Z UID:5248-1757831400-1757842200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250914_080012-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250907T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250907T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250901T120620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T113949Z UID:5232-1757228400-1757235600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Lake\, Aurangabad\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sukhna-lake-aurangabad-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250907_080108941-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250901T112714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T105420Z UID:5226-1757142000-1757149200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sylvan Biodiversity Forest\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sylvan-forest-jaipur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG20250906084051-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T080000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250901T101308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T094751Z UID:5109-1757138400-1757145600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gangampalli Forest\, Puttaparthi\, Sathya Sai\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-gangamapally_forest_ap/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250906_073202863-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250818T065142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083758Z UID:5060-1756621800-1756629000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Saul Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-saul-kere-blr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PXL_20250831_022725993-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250812T074825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T082010Z UID:5034-1756621800-1756629000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Similipal\, Baripada\, Mayurbhanj\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-similipal_baripada_mayurbhanj_odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG-20250831-WA0015-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250724T105839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T070813Z UID:4871-1756621800-1756629000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Astha Kunj Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-astha-kunj-park-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_2136-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250830T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250830T100000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250813T070501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T064411Z UID:5047-1756540800-1756548000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at AJC Bose Botanical Garden\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ajc-bose-botanical-garden-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG-20250830-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250824T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250824T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250724T105709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T063009Z UID:4951-1756018800-1756026000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Lake Nagpur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada_lake_nagpur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG20250824095317-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250824T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250824T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250720T072442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T061307Z UID:4804-1756018800-1756026000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ganjeshwari Temple\, Bondla\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ganjeshwari-temple-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG20250824080910-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250823T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250823T103000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20260817T061223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T105141Z UID:16029-1755937800-1755945000@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at AJC Bose Botanical Garden\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ajc-bose-botanical-garden-kolkata-trc/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PXL_20260823_103233771.PORTRAIT-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250817T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250817T110000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250719T072452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T060901Z UID:4879-1755419400-1755428400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \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/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSCN8788-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250817T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250817T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250719T072319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T110042Z UID:4855-1755414900-1755421200@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG-20250817-WA0037-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250718T072250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T110920Z UID:4830-1754810100-1754816400@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mhatoba Hill (Tekdi)\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mhatoba-hill-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_20250810_075704590_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T083000 DTSTAMP:20260827T051633 CREATED:20250717T070037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T120551Z UID:4782-1754807400-1754814600@ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narsingarh\n \n \n \n \n 15 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Pawan Gupta and MP Tourism Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra is a beautiful village nestled in the Vindhyachal hills\, bordering the Chirikho Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been designated as a forest village. The village boasts five beautiful natural and man-made ponds dating back to the princely era\, which are home to rich biodiversity. \n \n \n \n Many beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen here. The village also has a unique cultural and historical heritage\, evidenced by the rock paintings found in the surrounding hills. This bird walk will include bird watching\, viewing the rock paintings\, and enjoying traditional local food at a beautiful campsite location. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Pawan GuptaMaster trainer\, Naturalist\, Bird Watcher\, Wildlife Photographer from Narsinghgarh\, birding since last 8 years. Passionate about birds\, nature and wildlife and sharing the knowledge and spreading awareness about conservation to people. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Kotra Village \n \n \n \n Kotra village hosts a rich diversity of birdlife\, making it a delightful destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. The wetlands and agricultural fields around the village attract a variety of waterbirds such as Bronze-winged Jacanas gracefully walking over floating vegetation\, Spot-billed Ducks and Comb Ducks paddling in open water\, and Ruddy Shelducks and Lesser Whistling Ducks gathering in calm stretches of ponds and canals. The presence of three species of kingfishers — Common\, Pied\, and the striking Stork-billed Kingfisher — highlights the abundance of aquatic habitats and healthy fish populations. Black-winged Stilts are often seen wading elegantly in shallow edges\, while Laughing Doves\, Spotted Doves\, and Red-collared Doves add charm to farmlands and village lanes with their gentle cooing and fluttering flights. \n \n \n \n Grasslands\, scrub patches\, and farm bunds around Kotra bring a different set of birds to the foreground. Indian Roller and the occasional European Roller brighten the landscape with their vibrant blues\, often seen perched on wires scanning for prey. Small insect-eating birds like Pied Bushchat\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Zitting Cisticola flit across open fields\, adding constant movement to the scenery. Winter brings special visitors like the Black Redstart\, which can be seen hopping among rocks and walls. Kotra is also graced by the presence of scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture and critically endangered Red-headed Vulture\, signaling an important raptor habitat in the region. Together\, these species make Kotra village a thriving and ecologically valuable birding site where waterbirds\, raptors\, and farmland songbirds coexist harmoniously. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Kotra Village brought together 20 enthusiastic participants who explored this nature-rich landscape deeply connected with its surroundings. The group recorded 46 bird species\, including remarkable sightings of Yellow-throated Green Pigeons in a flock\, Asian Woolly-necked Stork\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Small Minivet\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red-breasted Flycatcher\, and Yellow-throated Sparrow. With binoculars provided by the MP Tourism Board\, everyone enjoyed an up-close experience of the area’s vibrant birdlife. \n \n \n \n Pawan and Ankit shared fascinating bird stories while highlighting the strong bond this village shares with nature. Participants gained meaningful insights into how communities here practice conservation as a way of life\, making Kotra a living example of harmony between people and wildlife. The walk blended learning\, storytelling\, and real-time bird observation\, leaving everyone inspired and informed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-city-forest/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG-20250810-WA0004.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR