BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mail.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250621T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250621T083000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250615T075350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T121331Z UID:4413-1750487400-1750494600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \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/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_20250621_090929-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250615T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250615T093000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250610T111346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T063418Z UID:4436-1749969000-1749979800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Canal Road\, Goware\, Karad DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-canal-road-goware-karad/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG-20250615-WA0000-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250615T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250615T093000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250610T083541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T063152Z UID:4424-1749969000-1749979800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chhini-tanakpur-uk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PSX_20250615_111102-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T083000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250608T103039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T063659Z UID:4429-1749364200-1749371400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \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-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG-20250608-WA0003.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T083000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250608T074618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T072244Z UID:4407-1749364200-1749371400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Karanji Lake\, Mysuru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karanji-lake-mysuru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot_20250608-183014.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250607T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250607T080000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250530T101853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T072155Z UID:4385-1749276000-1749283200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Jahapanah City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \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/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0001.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250601T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250601T083000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250530T070310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T123132Z UID:4395-1748759400-1748766600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Atali Forest\, Ambivli\, Kalyan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-atali-forest-ambivli-kalyan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/dedication.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250518T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250513T035719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T063900Z UID:3831-1747555200-1747594800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Allalasandra Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/allalasandra-lake/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Allalasandra-6.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250518T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250513T035541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T074800Z UID:3826-1747555200-1747594800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Kulish Smriti Van\, Jaipur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/kulish-smriti-van/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KSV-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250518T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250513T035533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T135009Z UID:3838-1747555200-1747594800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Srinagar Garhwal\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/srinagar-garhwal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Srinagr-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250517T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250513T034655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T064047Z UID:3816-1747468800-1747508400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Krishna Riverside\, Karad (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/krishna-riverside/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/krishna-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250511T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250511T190000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250502T133025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T134833Z UID:4349-1746950400-1746990000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bajawala\, Dehradun DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bajawala-dehradun/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bajawala-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250510T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250510T190000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250502T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T134923Z UID:4362-1746864000-1746903600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Barapatthar Birding Point\, Nainital DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-barapatthar-birding-point-nainital/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/barapatthar-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250504T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250504T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250502T124532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T110118Z UID:3296-1746345600-1746381600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Arai Hills\, Birds & Trails DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/arai-hills/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ALs6j_EyU0-vjsSyR2mExUz1SkZ0KDbt8Mk02S3vnYfxPb-i9x.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250503T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250502T124729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T134722Z UID:3301-1746259200-1746295200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lingambudhi Lake\, Kushagra Dev DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/lingambudhi-lake/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ALs6j_E5ZnrAG3ezMuQs-ovxnVHcZBm5cZR3SJXV219A14K_t5.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250427T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250419T054634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T110315Z UID:2271-1745740800-1745776800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Gandhari Riverside\, Lalita Ashtekar DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/gandhari-riverside/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Copy-of-keen-observers.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250427T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250419T054501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T072314Z UID:2268-1745740800-1745776800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lodhi Gardens\, Midori DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/lodhi-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Copy-of-IMG-20250427-WA0001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250420T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250420T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250416T162148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T110405Z UID:223-1745136000-1745172000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Thane Creek\, Green Panther DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/thane-creek-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2595.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250415T162123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T134545Z UID:221-1744538400-1744563600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Lakaki Lake\, Model Colony\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/lakaki-lake-model-colony-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lakaki-park-model-colony.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T041645 CREATED:20250410T132411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083531Z UID:1058-1743242400-1743267600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Kukkarahalli Lake\, Mysuru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 3 August\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)\, is a sprawling urban waterbody that serves as both a scenic retreat and a vibrant ecological haven within the city’s heart. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and roads\, the lake forms a critical wetland ecosystem\, supporting a mosaic of aquatic vegetation\, shallow edges\, and open water zones. It offers essential habitat for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds\, including cormorants\, kingfishers\, storks\, moorhens\, and seasonal flocks of ducks and waders. \n \n \n \n As an urban lake\, Shahpura plays a key role in local climate regulation\, groundwater recharge\, and flood control\, while also providing space for recreation and nature appreciation. Amid Bhopal’s rapid urbanization\, Shahpura Lake stands as a vital green-blue lung\, stitching together biodiversity\, water security\, and community well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Ishita KhemariyaBased in Bhopal\, a dedicated bird guide with over a decade of birding experience across Madhya Pradesh. Well-versed in the region’s diverse avifauna\, with extensive field time spent exploring national parks\, forests\, and wetlands. Actively engaged in bird conservation efforts\, with a special focus on protecting and creating awareness about the House Sparrow. Brings a blend of field expertise and conservation passion to every birding experience\, making central India’s birdlife more accessible and appreciated by all.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Shahpura Lake \n \n \n \n Shahpura Lake in Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, is a vibrant urban wetland that has recorded over 120 bird species\, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The lake hosts a rich variety of waterbirds\, including Lesser Whistling-Ducks\, Indian Spot-billed Ducks\, Ruddy Shelducks\, and elegant Jacanas. Wading birds such as Gray Heron\, Purple Heron\, Little Egret\, and Painted Stork are commonly seen\, while River Terns\, Whiskered Terns\, and raptors like the Shikra and Western Marsh Harrier add to the lake’s avian diversity. \n \n \n \n The surrounding vegetation supports smaller birds like the Ashy Prinia\, Indian Robin\, Purple Sunbird\, and Coppersmith Barbet\, while winter migrants such as the Siberian Stonechat\, Common Chiffchaff\, and Greenish Warbler enrich seasonal sightings. As a key ecological pocket within the growing city\, Shahpura Lake not only sustains birdlife but also offers a peaceful retreat for urban dwellers to connect with nature. \n \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n House Sparrow \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n River Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Oriental Darter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A serene morning at Shahpur Lake saw 12 curious minds gather under the guidance of Ishita\, eager to explore the wetland ecosystem and uncover the wonders of its birdlife. The group’s enthusiasm was rewarded with sightings of vibrant Baya Weavers busy at their nests\, graceful Cormorants and Egrets\, the ever-charming Common Tailorbird\, and the flash of blue from a darting Kingfisher. \n \n \n \n Beyond bird identification\, participants discovered how birdwatching nurtures valuable skills — sharpening observation\, enhancing listening\, fostering discipline — while offering the quiet joy and healing that comes from simply being close to nature. It was a morning where curiosity met calm\, and the lake’s beauty became both a classroom and a sanctuary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/kukkarahalli-lake-mysuru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kukkarahalli-lake.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR