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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251224T131259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T120358Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thol-bird-sanctuary-ahmedabad-gujarat/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251224T124648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T110204Z
UID:7663-1767508200-1767515400@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251229T055621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104004Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251224T114859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T104829Z
UID:7647-1767427200-1767477600@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhatangpadar\, Bhawanipatna\, Odisha
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhatangpadar-bhawanipatna-odisha/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251224T085036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T111722Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-4/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251229T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251229T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251217T092234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T102515Z
UID:7444-1767022200-1767029400@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanha National Park\,  Ghanghar river trails\, Mandla (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanha-np-ghanghar/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251217T064601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101925Z
UID:7393-1766908800-1766959200@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saral Beach (Alibaug - Revas Road)\, MH
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saral-beach-alibaug/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251212T105248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101418Z
UID:7317-1766907000-1766957400@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nandanvan Jungle Safari\, Nava Raipur\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nandanva-jungle-safari-nava-raipur-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251212T092411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T100409Z
UID:7312-1766907000-1766957400@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland - Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetland-navi-mumbai/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T071500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T091500
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251217T090544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T095734Z
UID:7439-1766906100-1766913300@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandlai Lake\, Jaipur\, RJ
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandlai-lake-jaipur/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251217T110019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T095119Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shree Siddhanath Temple\, Borim\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shree-siddhanath-temple-borim/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251212T073531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T082338Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhilkheda Village\, Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhilkheda-village-bhoj-wetland-bhopal/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251217T084027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094544Z
UID:7429-1766903400-1766910600@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at  Puligundala Project\, Khammam\, Telangana
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-puligundala-project-khammam/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251212T081339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T093128Z
UID:7306-1766903400-1766910600@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gangampalli Forest\, Sathya Sai\, Andhra Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gangampalli-forest-sathya-sai-andhra-pradesh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T061000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251217T095113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T091544Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia (MH)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmili-lake-gondia-mh2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251217T072548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T085710Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Wadhvana Wetland\, Dabhoi\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-wadhvana-wetland-gujarat/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251227T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251227T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251217T104553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T084802Z
UID:7508-1766818800-1766826000@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Santa Cruz Wetland\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-santa-cruz-wetland-goa/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073601Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shail Parn Udyan\, Devtal\, Jabalpur\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shail-parn-udyan-jabalpur-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073841Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hardi Dam Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hardi-dam-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073716Z
UID:6292-1766302200-1766309400@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Saul Kere\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-saul-kere-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073904Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake (BRC Side)\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-brc-side-kolkata/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073733Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sultanpur National Park\, Gurugram (Delhi NCR)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sultanpur-np-gurugram/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073637Z
UID:7285-1766300400-1766307600@sitemap.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maina-Raia Wetland\, Quepem\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maina-raia-wetland-quepem-goa/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073823Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Gidwa\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T081500
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073658Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ankodia Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ankodia-lake-vadodara-gujarat/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073923Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073801Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Talawali Chanda\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-talawali-chanda-indore-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073848
CREATED:20251211T101657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T074241Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ecological-park-laharpur-bhopal-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										11 January\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Nature Mates Nature Club\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata is a thoughtfully designed bird habitat located within the larger Eco Park\, New Town\, one of India’s biggest urban green spaces. Though relatively small in area\, Pakhibitan plays an outsized ecological role by protecting a mosaic of freshwater wetlands\, reed beds\, grasslands\, and mixed plantation woodland amid a rapidly growing cityscape. Native and planted flora such as aquatic grasses\, reeds\, shrubs\, fig trees\, and shade-giving deciduous species create ideal feeding and nesting conditions for wildlife. Along with butterflies\, amphibians\, and small reptiles\, the area supports a thriving bird community\, making it a rare urban refuge for biodiversity in eastern India.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birdwatchers and nature lovers\, Pakhibitan is a rewarding and easily accessible destination\, especially during winter when migratory waterbirds and waders join resident species. Elevated walkways and watch points allow visitors to observe birds without disturbing sensitive habitats\, making it ideal for photography and educational visits. However\, as an urban eco-park\, Pakhibitan faces challenges such as visitor pressure\, noise\, littering\, water pollution\, and habitat disturbance from surrounding development. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on wetland management\, habitat restoration\, regulated access\, and public awareness\, highlighting Pakhibitan as a successful example of how carefully planned urban green spaces can support birdlife while reconnecting people with nature in the heart of a metropolis. 								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.  				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Pakhibitan Eco Park				\n				\n				\n				\n									Pakhibitan\, Eco Park supports a lively and easily observable bird community\, with around 136 recorded species\, making it one of the city’s most rewarding urban birding hotspots. Common sightings include colorful residents such as Indian White-eye\, Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, Asian Green Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, and the striking Black-hooded Oriole\, while wetlands attract Indian Cormorant\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Asian Open-billed Stork. Open grass and scrub areas host Plain Prinia\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Olive-backed Pipit\, and winter visitors like White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail. Tree canopies echo with calls of Greater Coucal\, Greater Flameback Woodpecker\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, and Red-whiskered Bulbul\, while aerial hunters such as the Black Kite circle overhead. Nectar feeders like Purple Sunbird and Purple-rumped Sunbird\, along with fruit lovers such as the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, add to the rich mix\, making Pakhibitan a compact yet vibrant birding destination in the heart of Kolkata.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-tailed Bee - eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White - throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					 Indian Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black - hooded Oriole				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Paddyfield Pipit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-whiskered Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									A bird walk was organized at Pakhibitan Eco Park\, Kolkata on 11th January 2026\, led by local bird guide Sounak Dutta in collaboration with Nature Mates Nature Club and with support from Ataavi Foundation\, bringing together 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The walk explored the park’s varied habitats spread across its 480-acre urban landscape\, where natural green pockets attract rich birdlife despite the park being artificial. The group began observing pipits and wagtails in open fields\, followed by urban birds in a dense tropical forest patch. Several water bodies revealed sightings of kingfishers\, cormorants\, Indian Pond Herons\, and other water birds\, while the butterfly garden maintained by Nature Mates offered close views of butterflies along with their eggs\, larvae\, and pupae. Flower-loving birds such as Purple Sunbird and Indian White-eye were also recorded\, and the walk concluded at a grassland habitat featuring a wooden hide for birdwatching. Over 30 bird species were documented during the walk\, alongside engaging discussions on bird behavior\, habitat\, and migration\, leaving participants delighted and eager to join future nature-based experiences.\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lotus-valley-indore-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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