BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mail.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:20260111T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251231T091345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T125542Z UID:7777-1768114800-1768122000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-22-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251230T100340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T063316Z UID:7713-1768114800-1768122000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260111-WA0040.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251230T112426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130219Z UID:7728-1768113000-1768120200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20260111_110827-Goldi-Jais-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T093000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251230T084616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T120335Z UID:7704-1768030200-1768037400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Gandhi National Park - Nisarga Parichaya Kendra\, Thane\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-gandhi-national-park-thane/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-18-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20260102T060601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T131353Z UID:7796-1768028400-1768035600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Great Himalayan National Park\, Kullu\, Himachal Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-great-himalayan-national-park-kullu-hp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Media-7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251231T142216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130809Z UID:7784-1768028400-1768035600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Opa\, Khandepar\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-opa-khandepar-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-15-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T093000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251226T072724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T115241Z UID:7688-1767511800-1767519000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aviary Bird Sanctuary\, Van Vihar National Park and Zoo\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aviary-bird-sanctuary-van-vihar-national-park-and-zoo-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-17-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T093000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T123202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T112608Z UID:7656-1767511800-1767519000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya Birding Area\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-t-s-chanakya-birding-area-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-16-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T133825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105015Z UID:7676-1767510000-1767560400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dhaulpur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-dhaulpur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-14-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T105954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T103003Z UID:7640-1767510000-1767560400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hingonia Catchment Area\, Mehlan Bagry\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hingonia-catchment-area-jaipur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-10.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T103738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T103500Z UID:7635-1767510000-1767560400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Badhani Dam Adsena\, Raipur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-badhani-dam-adsena-raipur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-11.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T101143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104530Z UID:7629-1767510000-1767517200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-13-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T203000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T131259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T120358Z UID:7667-1767508200-1767558600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thol-bird-sanctuary-ahmedabad-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-04-at-12.13.21.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T124648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T110204Z UID:7663-1767508200-1767515400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-15-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251229T055621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104004Z UID:7698-1767438000-1767445200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T114859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T104829Z UID:7647-1767427200-1767477600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhatangpadar\, Bhawanipatna\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhatangpadar-bhawanipatna-odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_20260106_134735.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T093000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251224T085036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T111722Z UID:7623-1767425400-1767432600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG20260103090903-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251229T153000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251229T173000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251217T092234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T102515Z UID:7444-1767022200-1767029400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanha National Park\, Ghanghar river trails\, Mandla (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanha-np-ghanghar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251229-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251217T064601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101925Z UID:7393-1766908800-1766959200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saral Beach (Alibaug - Revas Road)\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saral-beach-alibaug/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG20251228093222-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251212T105248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101418Z UID:7317-1766907000-1766957400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nandanvan Jungle Safari\, Nava Raipur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nandanva-jungle-safari-nava-raipur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251229-WA0013-Jageshwar-Verma.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251212T092411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T100409Z UID:7312-1766907000-1766957400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland - Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetland-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251229-WA0031-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T091500 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251217T090544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T095734Z UID:7439-1766906100-1766913300@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandlai Lake\, Jaipur\, RJ DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandlai-lake-jaipur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251228-WA0060-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251217T110019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T095119Z UID:7515-1766905200-1766912400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shree Siddhanath Temple\, Borim\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shree-siddhanath-temple-borim/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-28-at-7.03.43-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251212T073531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T082338Z UID:7300-1766905200-1766912400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhilkheda Village\, Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhilkheda-village-bhoj-wetland-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251228-WA0064-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251217T084027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094544Z UID:7429-1766903400-1766910600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Puligundala Project\, Khammam\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-puligundala-project-khammam/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG20251228080742-sujeeth-anne-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251212T081339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T093128Z UID:7306-1766903400-1766910600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gangampalli Forest\, Sathya Sai\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gangampalli-forest-sathya-sai-andhra-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251228-WA0045-Kayala-Ashok-Kumar.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T061000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251217T095113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T091544Z UID:7464-1766902200-1766910600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmili-lake-gondia-mh2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-28-at-8.50.30-PM-Nitesh-Yadav.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251217T072548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T085710Z UID:7415-1766901600-1766908800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Wadhvana Wetland\, Dabhoi\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-wadhvana-wetland-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Media-3-2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251227T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251227T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251217T104553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T084802Z UID:7508-1766818800-1766826000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Santa Cruz Wetland\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-santa-cruz-wetland-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-27-at-9.58.15-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T103000 DTSTAMP:20260531T063420 CREATED:20251211T101625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073601Z UID:7262-1766305800-1766313000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shail Parn Udyan\, Devtal\, Jabalpur\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurugram\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Midori and Mansi Lodhi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Basai Wetland \n \n \n \n Basai Wetlands\, located on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon)\, is an important freshwater wetland that supports rich biodiversity amid rapid urbanization. Comprising marshes\, shallow water bodies\, agricultural fields\, and seasonal floodplains\, the wetland functions as a crucial habitat for resident and migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. Despite being surrounded by expanding infrastructure\, Basai continues to act as a natural refuge for wildlife and plays a key role in groundwater recharge and local microclimate regulation. \n \n \n \n The wetland is especially known for its avifaunal diversity\, having recorded several hundred bird species over the years\, including waterbirds\, raptors\, and grassland specialists. It has been recognized by birdwatchers and conservationists as one of the most significant birding sites in northern India. However\, increasing pressure from land-use change\, water diversion\, and pollution threatens its ecological integrity\, highlighting the urgent need for protection\, sustainable management\, and community-driven conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Mansi LodhiNature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks\, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Basai Wetlands \n \n \n \n Basai Wetland is one of the most bird-rich urban wetlands in northern India\, with a remarkable total of 294 bird species recorded so far. Its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, reedbeds\, agricultural fields\, and grassland supports a wide range of resident\, migratory\, and passage migrant birds. The wetland regularly hosts large numbers of waterbirds such as herons\, egrets\, ducks\, gulls\, grebes\, crakes\, and cranes\, making it an important stopover and wintering site along migratory routes.\n\nIn addition to common wetland species\, Basai has produced several notable and rare records\, highlighting its ecological importance. These include Brooks’s Leaf Warbler\, White-crowned Penduline-Tit\, Brown Crake\, Spotted Crake\, Demoiselle Crane\, Laggar Falcon\, Pallas’s Gull\, Great Crested Grebe\, and Oriental Darter. The presence of diverse warblers\, buntings\, larks\, owls\, raptors\, and passerines reflects the habitat heterogeneity of the site. Such exceptional avifaunal diversity within a rapidly urbanizing landscape underscores Basai Wetland’s value as a critical bird habitat and a priority area for conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Basai Wetlands\, Gurugram\, led by Mansi Lodhi in collaboration with Midori Walks\, with 4 participants. The walk began under dense fog\, which initially limited visibility and made bird spotting challenging. As the fog gradually lifted\, the group began recording sightings of several wetland birds\, including the Red-naped Ibis\, egrets\, Indian Pond Heron\, Yellow Wagtail\, and Grey Wagtail.\n\nAs the walk progressed towards the forested patches\, smaller birds such as the Plain Prinia and Brown Shrike were observed. The major highlights of the walk were sightings of a Hoopoe and an Indian Roller\, whose vibrant plumage stood out beautifully as it flew between trees. Despite the foggy start\, the walk turned out to be refreshing and rewarding\, leaving participants satisfied and motivated for future birding and nature walks.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shail-parn-udyan-jabalpur-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR