BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi 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:20251116T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 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 Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251104T061936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063836Z UID:6222-1763276400-1763283600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Amona Fields\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251103T122634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T074303Z UID:6216-1763276400-1763283600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251029T093512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T064201Z UID:6133-1763276400-1763283600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 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 Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T092535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063423Z UID:6036-1763272800-1763280000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251103T112845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T071342Z UID:6202-1763193600-1763200800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251029T072919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T114340Z UID:6104-1762675200-1762682400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tawali Chanda\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T094602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T091757Z UID:6046-1762673400-1762682400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangdi reservoir\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 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 Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T102722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T083358Z UID:6053-1762673400-1762680600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Morlem Gad Foothills\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251103T060123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T110127Z UID:6195-1762672500-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T131943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T111759Z UID:6086-1762671600-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ucharpi\, Mehsana\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T090609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101951Z UID:6030-1762671600-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Jungle Camp\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T135353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101505Z UID:6095-1762670700-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 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 Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251029T082059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T082928Z UID:6116-1762668000-1762678800@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koti\, Solan\, HP DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 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 Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251029T074513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113321Z UID:6111-1762666200-1762673400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T072216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T094448Z UID:6010-1762596000-1762603200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Nature Park Taratala\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251108T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251108T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T111027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T110630Z UID:6079-1762585200-1762592400@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jiwaji University Campus\, Gwalior (M.P.) DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gwalior-near-sant-kanwar-ram-school/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-3.47.15-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T062656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T123344Z UID:5994-1762070400-1762077600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Dam Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-dam1/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_8063-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T083000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T070920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T123757Z UID:6006-1762065000-1762072200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Jambhira Dam (Deuli) Mayurbhanj\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-jambira-dam-deuli-mayurbhanj-odisha2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251102-WA0007-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T083000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251027T065443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083432Z UID:6001-1762065000-1762072200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Doddanekundi Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-doddanekundi-kere-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PXL_20251102_023140121-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251013T175001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T113813Z UID:5798-1761462000-1761469200@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rajiv-smriti-van-raipur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251026_071949-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251021T062038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T114847Z UID:5923-1761460200-1761471000@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland- Bhilkheda\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhilkheda-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251026-WA0034-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251021T055806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T105040Z UID:5917-1761458400-1761465600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-09.58.45-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251015T055116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T100636Z UID:5826-1761458400-1761465600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Meyyur Lake area in Nemam\, Thiruvallur DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-meyyur-lake-thiruvallur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251109_092719-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251013T173850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T112642Z UID:5792-1761458400-1761465600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anantapura-national-park-sathya-sai-andhra-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251026-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185946 CREATED:20251013T172843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T104928Z UID:5786-1761377400-1761384600@sitemap.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Princep Ghat Hoogly River Front Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhopal\n \n \n \n \n 7 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Kritalee Chindarkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal stretches along the shimmering edge of Upper Lake\, where forested hills roll gently into water and city noise dissolves into birdsong. Though compact in size\, the park feels like a green amphitheatre—dry deciduous woodland\, rocky slopes\, quiet grass patches\, and lakefront marshes all folding into one another. Visitors wandering its cycling paths often feel the city fall away behind them\, replaced by spotted deer grazing in the shade\, wild boar rustling through leaf litter\, and raptors circling lazily above the lake’s silver skin. Its unique model—part zoo\, part free-ranging wildlife sanctuary—creates a landscape where rescued animals find safe refuge and wild species move freely across the terrain. \n \n \n \n For nature lovers and birdwatchers\, Van Vihar is a dependable haven. The lake’s edge draws herons\, cormorants\, storks\, and winter ducks\, while the forest hosts barbets\, parakeets\, drongos\, peafowl\, and a chorus of woodland songbirds. Morning walkers often witness the slow unfurling of the park’s rhythm—the sun easing over the hills\, langurs leaping between branches\, and the air turning alive with calls from tree and water alike. As Bhopal expands\, Van Vihar remains a breathing space for both wildlife and people\, reminding the city that its most treasured calm still comes from these protected pockets of green. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Kritalee ChindarkarShe is the Founder of the Tarang Eco Tours where they organize nature trails and camps focused on sustainable tourism and to create environmental awareness among people. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Van Vihar National Park \n \n \n \n With 264 species recorded\, Van Vihar National Park offers a dazzling blend of lake-loving birds\, woodland regulars\, and open-country specialists. Along the water’s edge\, watchers frequently spot Black-winged Stilts\, Bronze-winged Jacanas\, Purple Swamphens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Moorhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, and an elegant lineup of herons and egrets—from Pond Heron to Grey Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, Little Egret\, and Great Egret. The tree-lined paths stay lively with Purple Sunbirds\, Coppersmith Barbets\, Rose-ringed Parakeets\, Common Ioras\, Cinerous Tits\, Jungle Babblers\, White-browed Fantails\, and the yellow flare of the Golden Oriole. Open patches draw Green Bee-eaters\, Indian Robins\, Oriental Magpie Robins\, Ashy and Plain Prinias\, while raptors like the Shikra keep a quiet watch overhead. Add in Indian Peafowl\, Woolly-necked Storks\, Red-vented Bulbuls\, Spotted Doves\, Large-billed Crows\, Baya Weavers\, and two striking kingfishers—the White-throated and Common—and Van Vihar becomes a richly layered theatre of birdlife all year round. \n \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Grey-backed Shrike \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Pheasant-tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, led by Kritalee Chindarkar under Tarang Ecotours\, brought together 12 bird enthusiasts for a refreshing morning in the park’s lush green forest trails. The group recorded 40+ bird species\, with exciting highlights that included several winter migrants such as Siberian Stonechat\, Eurasian Wryneck\, Red Avadavat\, Common Redstart\, Western Marsh Harrier\, Verditer Flycatcher\, and Red-breasted Flycatcher. Woodland sightings offered additional delights with species like the Clamorous Reed Warbler (Indian Great Reed Warbler)\, Hume’s Warbler\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Indian Peafowl. As the walk transitioned into the wetland zones\, participants enjoyed beautiful encounters with Indian Pond Heron\, Pied Kingfisher\, White-breasted Waterhen\, Bronze-winged Jacana with well-camouflaged chicks\, and nesting Grey Herons\, Great Cormorants\, and Little Cormorants. \n \n \n \n For some participants\, this walk marked a joyful return to their long-lost hobby of birdwatching\, making every call and flutter even more meaningful. Kritalee enriched the experience with fascinating insights into bird behaviour\, migration stories\, and ecological interactions\, creating an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. Surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature\, the morning became one of reflection\, discovery\, and shared wonder—an experience that left all participants inspired and rejuvenated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-princep-ghat-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PXL_20251025_083935654.MP_-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR