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:20260418T081500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T101500 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260409T134659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T090151Z UID:11280-1776500100-1776507300@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Nature Park Taratala\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nature-park-taratala-kolkata2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/little_cormorant.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T100000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260415T094243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103619Z UID:11449-1776499200-1776506400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Lake\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-lake-kolkata-wb-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/white-throated-kingfisher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260410T115318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T115904Z UID:11387-1776495600-1776546000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetlands\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetlands-navi-mumbai-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/black-capped-kingfisher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260414T093218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T093345Z UID:11426-1776495600-1776502800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Grey-Heron4_HB_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260410T064546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T064922Z UID:11305-1776495600-1776502800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/spotted-owlet.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260409T135526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T135918Z UID:11285-1776495600-1776502800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sultanpur National Park\, Gurugram (Delhi NCR) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sultanpur-national-park-gurugram-delhi-ncr3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Painted-Stork_HB_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T083000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260410T061732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T064332Z UID:11293-1776493800-1776501000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura - Nagara Lake\, Bangalore DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddaballapura-nagara-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/greater-spotted-eagle.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260406T090221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T105246Z UID:11096-1776009600-1776016800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Changaram Wetlands\, Alapuzha\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/changaram-wetlands-alapuzha-kerala/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-13-at-11.57.36-AM-1-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T091500 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T110913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T071932Z UID:10998-1775978100-1775985300@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sunder Nursery\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sunder-nursery-new-delhi-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-13-at-8.55.18-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T094912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T061651Z UID:10874-1775977200-1775984400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akshi Beach\, Alibaug\, Raigad\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-akshi-beach-alibaug-raigad-mh2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f-4-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T093923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T060434Z UID:10860-1775977200-1775984400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirpur lake\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirpur-lake-indore-mp2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-12-at-09.21.00.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T080224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T101730Z UID:10827-1775977200-1775984400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-3-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-12-at-12.15.30-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T083000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260406T124000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T110456Z UID:11142-1775975400-1775982600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Horhap Forest\, Mahilong \, Ranchi\, Jharkhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-horhap-forest-mahilong-ranchi-jharkhand/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot_20260412-130241_WhatsApp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T083000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T110042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T064150Z UID:10990-1775975400-1775982600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at CG City Ekana Wetlands\, Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ekana-wetlands-lucknow-up-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f-6-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T083000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T084602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T055421Z UID:10843-1775975400-1775982600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hessarghata Lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hessarghata-lake-bangalore-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_9984-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T081500 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260406T092052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T105739Z UID:11117-1775974500-1775981700@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasota Dam View Point\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kaliyasota-dam-view-point-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260413-WA0121-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260406T101211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T151311Z UID:11128-1775973600-1775980800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gandhisagar-dam-mandsaur-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG20260412090615-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260406T080924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T104923Z UID:11078-1775973600-1775980800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Barwala Bird Sanctuary\, Panchkula\, Haryana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-barwala-bs-panchkula-haryana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_1295-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T131011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T145912Z UID:11050-1775973600-1775980800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sarmoli Village\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sarmoli-village-munsiyari-uk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260412-WA0006.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T105459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T065514Z UID:10982-1775973600-1775980800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Jalashay\, Ramsar Site\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-jalashay-ramsar-site-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-12-at-1.41.16-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T100734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T063102Z UID:10895-1775973600-1775980800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anantapura-national-park-anantapura-andhra-pradesh2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f-5-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T083531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T051833Z UID:10837-1775973600-1775980800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T081135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102012Z UID:10832-1775973600-1775980800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Fishing Lake\, Asika\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fishing-lake-asika-odisha-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260412-WA0010-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T045318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T110155Z UID:10807-1775973600-1775980800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nevta Lake & Dam\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nevta-lake-jaipur-rajasthan-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-13-at-12.14.46-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260406T083438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T095852Z UID:11087-1775890800-1775898000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260411_074710.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T044349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T094628Z UID:10802-1775890800-1775898000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260411-WA00901-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201323 CREATED:20260403T042820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T150519Z UID:10796-1775890800-1775898000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Carambolim Lake\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-carambolim-lake-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260412-WA0038.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T084500 DTSTAMP:20260419T201324 CREATED:20260406T082100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T094003Z UID:11082-1775889900-1775897100@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-11-at-7.25.37-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T083000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201324 CREATED:20260406T090646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T101054Z UID:11105-1775889000-1775896200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Japanese Garden\, Seminary Hills\, Nagpur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-japanese-garden-seminary-hills-nagpur-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PXL_20260411_032044391.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T083000 DTSTAMP:20260419T201324 CREATED:20260403T052920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T095225Z UID:10818-1775889000-1775896200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dombivali\n \n \n \n \n 25 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek is a dynamic estuarine ecosystem where freshwater meets tidal influences\, creating a rich and ever-changing habitat. The creek is lined with mudflats\, mangroves\, and patches of open water—each supporting a different slice of biodiversity. Mangrove species like Avicennia and Rhizophora form dense green buffers along the banks\, providing shelter and breeding grounds for fish\, crabs\, and a wide variety of birds. For birders\, this is a rewarding landscape where waders probe the mud\, kingfishers flash across the water\, and flocks of gulls and terns gather with the changing tides. The shifting light and water levels ensure that no two visits feel the same. \n \n \n \n However\, being close to rapidly growing urban areas also puts Kopar Creek under significant pressure. Pollution from domestic and industrial waste\, encroachment\, and mangrove degradation threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Loss of mudflats and disturbance to feeding grounds can directly impact migratory and resident bird populations. Despite these challenges\, the creek holds immense potential as a vital urban biodiversity refuge. With stronger conservation efforts\, protection of mangroves\, and community awareness\, Kopar Creek can continue to thrive as both a natural haven for wildlife and a space where people can experience the beauty of coastal ecosystems up close. \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 Kopar Creek \n \n \n \n Kopar Creek in Dombivli comes alive with a fascinating mix of wetland specialists and urban adapters\, making it a rewarding birding hotspot. From the gentle whistles of Lesser Whistling-Ducks resting on the water to the elegant flocks of Lesser Flamingos painting the creek in shades of pink\, the diversity here is striking. Waders like sandpipers\, stints\, and plovers actively forage along the muddy edges\, while Black-winged Stilts and lapwings add movement and sound to the open flats. In the surrounding vegetation\, species like the Greater Coucal and Asian Koel bring bursts of calls\, contrasting with the constant aerial activity of swifts overhead. The presence of ibises\, herons\, and even the occasional woolly-necked stork highlights the ecological richness of this habitat—where freshwater\, mudflats\, and urban edges meet\, supporting a vibrant and dynamic bird community. \n \n \n \n \n Lesser-whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Asian Palm Swift \n \n \n \n White-Breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden-Plover \n \n \n \n Red-Wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand-Plover \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Little Stint \n \n \n \n Lesser Flamingo \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/5UzbpFmd6wzkoENV7 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddanekundi-lake-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PXL_20260411_020220511-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR