BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20251213T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251213T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251204T102955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T100111Z UID:7077-1765609200-1765616400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-diwar-island-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-image-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T094330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T031727Z UID:6949-1765123200-1765130400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karawe Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karawe-wetland-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251208-WA0062-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T100000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T090019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T030927Z UID:6943-1765094400-1765101600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Daulat Baroda Lake\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-daulat-baroda-lake-indore-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251207-WA0078-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T093000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T073703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T112910Z UID:6929-1765092600-1765099800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ruse dam\, Khairagarh\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chhidari-dam-khairagarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251207-WA0006.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251201T132935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T110612Z UID:6988-1765090800-1765098000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake (BRC Side)\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-brc-kolkata-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T110254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105027Z UID:6970-1765090800-1765098000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida (Delhi NCR) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-okhla-bs-delhincr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251207_042339752-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T103448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T104348Z UID:6964-1765090800-1765098000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Dam\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kerwa-dam-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_8350.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T095422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T102620Z UID:6954-1765090800-1765098000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-van-vihar-national-park-bhopal2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251207-WA0099-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T083000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251201T133705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T101900Z UID:6993-1765089000-1765096200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Leisure Park\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandigarh-botanical-garden/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_20251207_081731-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T082209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T100613Z UID:6937-1765088100-1765098000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-moti-dau-mehsana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251207_071923-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T080000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T102023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T084918Z UID:6960-1765087200-1765094400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251207-WA0003-Naiya-Patel.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T073000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251201T132246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T084051Z UID:6983-1765085400-1765092600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muga Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muga-sumoni-gaon-assam/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Media-3-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251206T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251206T083000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251126T070324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T082801Z UID:6922-1765002600-1765009800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Munekolala Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-munekolala-lake-blr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251206_064912220_HDR-Kayala-Ashok-Kumar-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T093000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251118T093044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T072237Z UID:6261-1764487800-1764495000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-school-navimumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG20251130090405-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T093000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251118T081928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T070333Z UID:6248-1764486000-1764495000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasot Dam\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kaliyasot-dam-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251130-WA0065.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251118T095318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T065428Z UID:6655-1764486000-1764493200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bilaspur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_8580-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251118T085319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T064916Z UID:6254-1764486000-1764493200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Motemajra Wetland\, SAS Nagar Mohali DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-motemajra-wetland-sasnagar-mohali/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SAVE_20251130_131829-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T080000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251118T081855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T054910Z UID:6175-1764482400-1764489600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Wadhvana Bird Sanctuary\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-wadhvana-bs-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-30-at-13.31.53-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T080000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251118T064918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T055639Z UID:6374-1764482400-1764489600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmililake-gondia-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG20251130070045-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251119T095820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T062134Z UID:6660-1764437400-1764444600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karapur\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karapur-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_3583-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025110 CREATED:20251117T113734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T111810Z UID:6151-1763884800-1763892000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Chintaamani Kar Bird Sanctuary\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chintaamani-kar-bs-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_090448-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T073348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T110448Z UID:6286-1763884800-1763892000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirpur lake Ramsar Site\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirpur-lake-indore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_5701-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T065935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T105754Z UID:6393-1763884800-1763892000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Menar Lake\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-menarlake-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251123-WA0072-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T093000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T070650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T105238Z UID:6401-1763883000-1763890200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lakaki Lake\, Pune (For kids 8-14 years old) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lakaki-lake-pune-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_091237950_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T121022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104712Z UID:6167-1763881200-1763888400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lal-bagh-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251123_090919-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T114643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104214Z UID:6158-1763881200-1763888400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \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-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251123-WA0018-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T073422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T103644Z UID:6243-1763881200-1763888400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Fadahkar\, Bilaspur\, Chattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fadahkar-bilaspur-chattisgrah/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_075115-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T065546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T102824Z UID:6228-1763881200-1763888400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vansoj-Naliya Mandvi Wetland Complex\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vansoj-naliya-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Photo-from-Jigar-Patel-1995-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T083000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T112339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T102331Z UID:6146-1763878500-1763886600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sri Krishna devarayalu university\, Anantapuram\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-srikrishna-devarayalu-university-anantapuram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251123_041250056-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTSTAMP:20260601T025111 CREATED:20251117T115055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T101244Z UID:6162-1763877600-1763884800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jahapanah City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Ankit Malviya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bhoj Wetland\, (Bhorvan Park) \n \n \n \n Bhorvan Park lies near Bairagarh in the vicinity of the Bhoj Wetland system in Bhopal\, one of India’s most important urban wetlands. The park features open green spaces\, lakeside vegetation\, planted trees\, and patches of grassland that support both recreation and biodiversity. Being adjacent to the Upper Lake\, it benefits from the rich aquatic ecosystem and scenic waterfront. \n \n \n \n The area attracts numerous waterbirds including coots\, ducks\, egrets\, storks\, and migrant waders along with common woodland and garden birds. It contributes to the ecological health of the Bhoj Wetland by providing roosting and feeding sites. Threats involve urban development\, human disturbance\, pollution\, and habitat modification. Ensuring regulated tourism and habitat management is key for long term conservation. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Bhoj Wetland \n \n \n \n Wetland hosts a vibrant assemblage of waterbirds and terrestrial species\, reflecting its ecological richness. Among the most frequently observed birds are the Lesser Whistling-Duck\, Little Egret\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, and Black-winged Stilt\, all of which favor the lake’s marshy edges and open waters. Waders like the Eastern Cattle Egret\, Pheasant-tailed Jacana\, and Bronze-winged Jacana add to the wetland’s dynamic birdscape\, alongside the elegant River Tern\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, and Gray-headed Swamphen. \n \n \n \n On the fringes of the wetland\, scrub and agricultural zones attract species such as the Paddyfield Pipit\, Large Gray Babbler\, Indian Pied Starling\, Common Woodshrike\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin. The presence of forest-edge birds like the Yellow-throated Sparrow\, Brahminy Starling\, Black Drongo\, and Indian Paradise-Flycatcher underlines the habitat mosaic of the region. With occasional sightings of Sarus Crane\, Asian Openbill\, and Eurasian Spoonbill\, Bhoj Wetland remains an important refuge for both common and near-threatened bird species across seasons. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Yellow-throated Sparrow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Bhorvan Park\, Bairagarh Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by 17 participants at the Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site\, an important birdwatching area in Madhya Pradesh. The group explored the wetland habitats with enthusiasm and recorded a total of 39 bird species\, reflecting the rich avian diversity of the site. Early sightings included the Indian Cuckoo\, White-browed Fantail Flycatcher\, Black Drongo\, and Oriental White-eye\, setting a lively tone for the walk. \n \n \n \n As the walk progressed\, participants heard the distinctive call of the Sarus Crane and observed wetland and raptor species such as Purple Heron\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Black Kite\, and Black-shouldered Kite\, along with Ashy Prinia and Egrets. The variety of birds observed provided both learning and excitement for the group\, making the walk an engaging and educational experience. Overall\, the outing highlighted the ecological importance of the Bhoj Wetland and offered participants a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature and birdlife. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jahapanah-city-forest-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251123_022022239-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR