BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sitemap.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:20260215T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T083000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260209T081058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T101721Z UID:8831-1771137000-1771144200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jugibeel\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jugibeel-golaghat-assam-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-17-152700.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T083000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260205T123140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T091220Z UID:8809-1771137000-1771144200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Qutub Minar Complex\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-qutub-minar-complex-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PXL_20260215_031606095-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260215T080000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260204T105529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T115609Z UID:8752-1771135200-1771142400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmili-lake-gondia-mh-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_20260215_082634-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260219T112000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260219T133217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T022721Z UID:9251-1771059600-1771500000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Count at RV University DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-count-at-rv-university/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Great-Backyard-Bird-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260204T120451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T103656Z UID:8782-1771056000-1771063200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Lake\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-lake-kolkata-wb/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260214-WA0021.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260209T064725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T114100Z UID:8818-1771054200-1771104600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vasai-Gass Road\, Vasai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vasai-gass-road-vasai-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260214-WA0056-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260219T083000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260313T083141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T084836Z UID:10115-1771050600-1771489800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk for LCIT College of Science\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-count-at-lcit-college-of-science-cg/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T083000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260205T111459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T092142Z UID:8802-1771050600-1771057800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Humayun's Tomb\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-humayun-tomb-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-14-at-09.20.52-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T083000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260204T125846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T112526Z UID:8787-1771050600-1771057800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Tumariya Dam\, Maldhan\, Ramnagar\, Nainital DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-tumariya-dam-maldhan-ramnagar-nainital/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-16-at-3.43.05-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T161500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T181500 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260128T111342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T073403Z UID:8606-1770567300-1770574500@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetland-ts-chanakya-seawoods-navi-mumbai-1/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-08-at-18.57.19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260203T064433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T134600Z UID:8666-1770537600-1770588000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akshi Beach\, Alibaug\, Raigad\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-akshi-beach-alibaugh-raigad-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260208-WA0002-sanket-raut-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260203T063113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T140619Z UID:8660-1770535800-1770543000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Safari Park\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-safari-park-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Birding_group_5-Sounak-Dutta-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260203T070418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072631Z UID:8678-1770534900-1770544800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gora Village\, Bhoj Wetland\, Ramsar Site\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gora-village-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/f-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260203T065604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T130048Z UID:8674-1770534000-1770541200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/f-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260129T145030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T124544Z UID:8648-1770534000-1770541200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura Forest Patch\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddaballapura-forest-patch-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-34-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260128T102904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T120522Z UID:8596-1770534000-1770541200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-van-vihar-national-park-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-33-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260207T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260128T112842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T135548Z UID:8610-1770449400-1770499800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Viva Wetlands\, Virar\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-viva-wetlands-virar-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260207-WA0135-Sukh-Kohli-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T091500 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260127T074727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T100759Z UID:8502-1769930100-1769937300@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-indira-gandhi-rashtriya-manav-sangrahalaya-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_20260201_090912.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T090000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260122T075708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T100102Z UID:8468-1769929200-1769936400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhadbhada Dam\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhadbhada-dam-bhopal-mp-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260201-WA0057-Kritalee-Chindarakar-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T083000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260127T080437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T102347Z UID:8507-1769927400-1769934600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vibhutipura Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-vibhutipura-kere-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PXL_20260201_020813216-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260121T170132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T095205Z UID:8449-1769868000-1769875200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Baruipur Marshes\, West Bengal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-baruipur-marshes-west-bengal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260131-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T074500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T214500 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260122T071922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T101059Z UID:8463-1769845500-1769895900@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetland-tschanakya-seawoods-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260131-WA0021-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T090000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260123T092358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T093702Z UID:8491-1769842800-1769850000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandreshwar Parvat\, Paroda\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandreshwar-parvat-paroda-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-12.28.44-PM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T153000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260114T071519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T123837Z UID:8335-1769441400-1769448600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Madhapur\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-madhapur-telangana-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-2.55.12-PM-untap-insights.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T213000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260116T100224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T084838Z UID:8355-1769412600-1769463000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-29-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T091500 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260113T144844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T172326Z UID:8296-1769411700-1769418900@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thol-bird-sanctuary-ahmedabad-gujarat-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/thol.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260114T062445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T171624Z UID:8307-1769331600-1769338800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidiyatapu Biological Park\, Andaman and Nicobar Islands DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidiyatapu-biological-park-andaman-and-nicobar-islands/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-30.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260113T131520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T124810Z UID:8264-1769328000-1769378400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandu Budhera\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandu-budhera-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/chandu-budhera-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T100000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260113T141705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T170117Z UID:8281-1769328000-1769335200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Daulat Baroda Lake\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-daulat-baroda-lake-indore-mp-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-28.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200642 CREATED:20260114T073156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T172719Z UID:8273-1769326200-1769333400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake\, Thane\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thane\n \n \n \n \n 21 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sukhpreet Kohli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane\, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares\, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes\, Kavesar still supports a rich\, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes\, reed beds\, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge\, micro climate cooling\, and natural filtration of pollutants\, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological importance\, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways\, amphitheatres\, gazebos\, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites\, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species\, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure\, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve\, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Sukhpreet KohliHe is a passionate birder from Mumbai\, has been exploring the city’s rich avian life for many years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and leading engaging bird walks that connect people with nature. \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 Kavesar Lake \n \n \n \n With nearly 70 bird species recorded\, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes\, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees\, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth\, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul\, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus\, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane. \n \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Garganey \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Kavesar Lake\, Sukhpreet Kohli led eight participants through a vibrant morning filled with bird calls and dynamic sightings. Early highlights included an Indian Grey Hornbill perched in the canopy and later taking flight after being disturbed by a crow. The air resonated with calls of bulbuls\, sunbirds\, and mynas\, creating a lively natural orchestra. \n \n \n \n Wetland residents such as Bronzed-winged Jacana\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Indian Pond Heron\, and White-throated Kingfisher added diversity to the experience. The ultimate showstopper was the male Indian Paradise Flycatcher\, whose long ribbon-like tail and graceful flight left everyone speechless. It was a perfect celebration of local biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-bilaspur-chhattisgarh-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-31.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR