BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T073348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T110448Z UID:6286-1763884800-1763892000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirpur lake Ramsar Site\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirpur-lake-indore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_5701-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T065935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T105754Z UID:6393-1763884800-1763892000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Menar Lake\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-menarlake-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251123-WA0072-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T070650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T105238Z UID:6401-1763883000-1763890200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lakaki Lake\, Pune (For kids 8-14 years old) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lakaki-lake-pune-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_091237950_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T121022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104712Z UID:6167-1763881200-1763888400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lal-bagh-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251123_090919-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T114643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104214Z UID:6158-1763881200-1763888400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251123-WA0018-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T073422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T103644Z UID:6243-1763881200-1763888400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Fadahkar\, Bilaspur\, Chattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fadahkar-bilaspur-chattisgrah/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_075115-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T065546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T102824Z UID:6228-1763881200-1763888400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vansoj-Naliya Mandvi Wetland Complex\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vansoj-naliya-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Photo-from-Jigar-Patel-1995-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T083000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T112339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T102331Z UID:6146-1763878500-1763886600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sri Krishna devarayalu university\, Anantapuram\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-srikrishna-devarayalu-university-anantapuram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251123_041250056-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251117T115055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T101244Z UID:6162-1763877600-1763884800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jahapanah City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jahapanah-city-forest-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251123_022022239-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251029T111213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T073045Z UID:6141-1763278200-1763285400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \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-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251116084427-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251029T090937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T072522Z UID:6126-1763278200-1763285400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lakshmanpuri Ecotourism Reserve\, SGPGI\, Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lakshmanpuri-er-lucknow/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-17-at-7.26.44-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251104T061936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063836Z UID:6222-1763276400-1763283600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Amona Fields\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-amona-fields-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_3906-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251103T122634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T074303Z UID:6216-1763276400-1763283600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thol-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251116-WA0014.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251029T093512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T064201Z UID:6133-1763276400-1763283600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-bilaspur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251116-WA0036-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T083000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251103T121419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T073811Z UID:6208-1763273700-1763281800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Suketri (near Sukhna Lake)\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-suketri-chandigarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SAVE_20251116_101605-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251027T092535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063423Z UID:6036-1763272800-1763280000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251116065818-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251115T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251115T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251103T112845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T071342Z UID:6202-1763193600-1763200800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kotra-village-narsinghgarh-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSCN0872-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251029T072919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T114340Z UID:6104-1762675200-1762682400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tawali Chanda\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-tawali-chanda-indore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251109-WA0372.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251027T094602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T091757Z UID:6046-1762673400-1762682400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangdi reservoir\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pangdi-reservoir-gondia/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251109082216-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251027T082301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113749Z UID:6022-1762673400-1762682400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Dam\, Chh. Sambhajinagar (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sukhna-dam-chh-sambhajinagar2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251109-WA0009.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251027T102722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T083358Z UID:6053-1762673400-1762680600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Morlem Gad Foothills\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-morlem-gad-foothills-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-09-at-11.23.50-AM-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251103T060123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T110127Z UID:6195-1762672500-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatmahill-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251109_034205958.MP_-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251027T131943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T111759Z UID:6086-1762671600-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ucharpi\, Mehsana\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ucharpi-mehsana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251109_075443-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171007 CREATED:20251027T090609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101951Z UID:6030-1762671600-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Jungle Camp\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kerwa-jungle-camp-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Scanned_20251109-1524-13-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171008 CREATED:20251027T135353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101505Z UID:6095-1762670700-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poaama-nursery-chhindwara-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251109080435-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171008 CREATED:20251027T134645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T100945Z UID:6092-1762669800-1762680600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland- Bisankhedi Village\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bisankhedi-bhopal-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251109_0821122-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171008 CREATED:20251029T082059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T082928Z UID:6116-1762668000-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koti\, Solan\, HP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-koti-solan-hp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251109_100604-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171008 CREATED:20251027T093339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T104722Z UID:6042-1762668000-1762675200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-city-forest-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-09-at-09.40.46-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171008 CREATED:20251029T074513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113321Z UID:6111-1762666200-1762673400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sumoni-gaon-golaghat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251109-WA01061.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T171008 CREATED:20251027T072216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T094448Z UID:6010-1762596000-1762603200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Nature Park Taratala\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Chota Mahadev Jamuniya Machagora Dam\, led by Rohit Yadav\, was a truly wonderful experience. The group reached the location before sunrise\, allowing everyone to witness a calm and beautiful dawn over the landscape. The peaceful atmosphere and golden hues of the rising sun set the perfect mood for the walk\, creating excitement and anticipation for the birding session ahead. \n \n \n \n After enjoying the sunrise\, the bird walk officially began\, and the group went on to spot around 35 bird species in total. The highlight of the walk was the Purple Heron\, which impressed everyone with its massive size and elegant presence. Another memorable moment was observing the Ruddy Shelduck\, especially when participants learned about its long migratory journey\, which left them amazed. Overall\, the walk was enriching\, educational\, and deeply enjoyable for all who attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-taratala-naturepark-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251108-WA0002-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR