BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mail.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T081500 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260518T142843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T072040Z UID:12834-1779516900-1779524100@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Byatrayanadoddi lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-byatrayanadoddi-lake-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-12.43.17 PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260523T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260513T124724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T091011Z UID:12782-1779516000-1779523200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG20260523075024-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T183000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260512T085238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T105231Z UID:12620-1779035400-1779042600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vadavali\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vadavali-thane-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260518-WA01071-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T105800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T110641Z UID:12580-1779033600-1779040800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at NRI Pond\, Navi Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nri-pond-navi-mumbai-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-08.43.50.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T113000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260512T082859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T105616Z UID:12613-1779010200-1779017400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-veermata-jijabai-bhosale-botanical-udyan-and-zoo-mumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260517-WA0046-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260512T081115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T110217Z UID:12605-1779001200-1779008400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at ARAI Hills\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-arai-hills-pune-maharashtra-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-13.57.19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T101049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T131324Z UID:12565-1779001200-1779008400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-7/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_5261.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T095449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T131729Z UID:12559-1779001200-1779008400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanifnath Mandir\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanifnath-mandir-pune-maharashtra-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-09.25.11.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T102114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T112137Z UID:12569-1778999400-1779006600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-11.10.39.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T081500 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T103520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T111450Z UID:12574-1778998500-1779005700@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhaisajhar Forest\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhaisajhar-forest-bilaspur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dad23b33-fb04-4450-b4c5-402f7aab9296.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T081500 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T070559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T130726Z UID:12539-1778998500-1779005700@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260517_080900579.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260517T073000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T071648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T132047Z UID:12546-1778995800-1779003000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Janeshwar Mishra Park\, Lucknow DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-janeshwar-mishra-park-lucknow/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-17-at-10.35.33.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T074500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T094500 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260508T074425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T104450Z UID:12500-1778917500-1778924700@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Lake\, Tollygunge Side\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-lake-tollygunge-side-kolkata-wb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260516-WA0000-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T093000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260512T075126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125854Z UID:12593-1778916600-1778923800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-agacaim-mudflats-goa-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260516-WA0030-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T094452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T125248Z UID:12554-1778914800-1778965200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-navi-mumbai-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-09.46.31.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T055826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105429Z UID:12518-1778914800-1778922000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Harantale Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-harantale-lake-pune-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_082927283_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T061720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T110124Z UID:12530-1778913000-1778920200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombaymumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-12.12.58-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260507T091250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103741Z UID:12477-1778913000-1778920200@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhuigaon beach\, Vasai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhuigaon-beach-vasai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_083335-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T081500 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260511T054527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T105017Z UID:12512-1778912100-1778919300@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hauz Khas Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hauz-khas-forest-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_073241.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260507T100643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103021Z UID:12486-1778911200-1778918400@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at BV Reddy School Forest Area\, Chittoor\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bv-reddy-school-forest-area-chittoor-ap-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260516_085235725-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T103000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260512T091005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T091311Z UID:12623-1778401800-1778409000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk for WildCER and Youth4Wild at BNHS\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-for-wildcer-youth4wild-bnhs-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-12.37.33.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260504T103844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T070103Z UID:12376-1778396400-1778403600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatma-hill-pune-maharashtra6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG-20260510-WA0013.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260430T134550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T064344Z UID:12322-1778396400-1778403600@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-10.30.41.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T084500 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260505T061157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T064909Z UID:12387-1778395500-1778402700@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-15.21.43.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260506T064953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T065314Z UID:12393-1778394600-1778401800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nelligudde Lake\, Bidadi\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nelligudde-lake-bidadi-bengaluru-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG20260510065225-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260504T080759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T065805Z UID:12343-1778394600-1778401800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-9.52.06-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260430T134816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071708Z UID:12324-1778394600-1778401800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20260510_080338-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260430T132909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071445Z UID:12309-1778394600-1778401800@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-saul-kere-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260510_083010-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260504T085419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T071029Z UID:12354-1778392800-1778400000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anjanapura\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/zH1zkv4KKqApygQV6 URL:https://mail.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anjanapura-central-park-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mail.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260510_064404_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031323 CREATED:20260504T082920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T072949Z UID:12348-1778392800-1778400000@mail.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jalmahal Lake Road\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Virar Dam Trek\, Virar\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virar\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 170/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n Nestled on the outskirts of Mumbai near Virar\, the Virar Dam trek offers a refreshing escape into a mosaic of semi-evergreen patches\, scrub forests\, and seasonal grasslands. The landscape transforms dramatically with the monsoon\, when cascading streams\, mist-covered hills\, and lush vegetation create a thriving habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Native trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants attract a wide range of insects and birds\, making the trail especially rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The mix of open areas and wooded patches supports everything from sunbirds and bulbuls to raptors soaring overhead. \n \n \n \n Beyond its beauty\, the region reflects the delicate balance between urban expansion and natural ecosystems. Increasing human disturbance\, littering\, and unregulated trekking pose growing threats to its biodiversity. However\, awareness among local communities and nature groups is gradually encouraging responsible trekking and conservation practices. Protecting such green pockets is crucial—not just for wildlife\, but for preserving accessible nature spaces where people can reconnect with the wild. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Riddhant Vinod DhuriHe has been involved in birding and nature study for the past 4–5 years\, along with completing several unexplored treks that strengthened my field experience. He has also authored a research paper on birds along an altitudinal gradient. Currently pursuing his BSc\, he aspires to build a career as a wildlife biologist and work with the Wildlife Institute of India. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Virar Dam Trek \n \n \n \n The Virar landscape comes alive with an impressive diversity of birdlife\, offering a perfect blend of common urban adapters and forest-edge specialists. From the cheerful calls of bulbuls and mynas to the metallic notes of the coppersmith barbet\, every corner of the trail holds a new surprise. Agile aerialists like swifts and bee-eaters share the skies with powerful raptors such as kites and eagles\, while the undergrowth hides secretive species like prinias and tailorbirds. Seasonal visitors like flycatchers and warblers add a dynamic touch\, making every visit unique. Whether it’s the striking colors of the golden oriole or the rhythmic drumming of a flameback woodpecker\, this birding experience captures the essence of India’s rich avifaunal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Red-Whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-Vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Large-Billed Crow \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie-Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Racket-Tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Gray-Breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-Eater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. 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