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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\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-anantapura-andhra-pradesh2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Fishing Lake\, Asika\, Odisha
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fishing-lake-asika-odisha-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nevta Lake & Dam\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nevta-lake-jaipur-rajasthan-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-4/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-maharashtra2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Carambolim Lake\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-carambolim-lake-goa-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T084500
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala-5/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T063000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Japanese Garden\, Seminary Hills\, Nagpur
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-japanese-garden-seminary-hills-nagpur-mh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddanekundi-lake-bengaluru-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kipling Trek	Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kipling-trek-dehradun-uttarakhand-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-mumbai-6/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Kattery Park\, Conoor\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kattery-park-tamil-nadu/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T231938
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at ARAI Hills\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-arai-hills-pune-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Halali Dam\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-halali-dam-bhopal-mp-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hutridurga Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hutridurga-hill-bng-karnataka/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewda-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-mh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-harkot-forest-munsiyari-uttarakhand/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kahuapani forest\, Dongargarh\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kahuapani-dongargarh-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chintaamani-kar-bird-sanctuary-kolkata2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk for Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-for-jyoti-nivas-college-autonomous-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lonikand Reservoir\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lonikand-reservoir-pune/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\,Belapur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-valley-parkbelapur-maharashtra3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vilangan Hills\, Thrissur\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vilangan-hills-thrissur-kerala/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at KMS Farm\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kms-farm-bangalore/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260402T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260402T090000
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SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Rajasthan Technical University\, Kota
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-rajasthan-technical-university-kota/
CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260401T080000
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SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at SSB Sure Shot Academy\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-ssb-sure-shot-academy-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T103000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk for International Veterinary Students' Association\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-ivsa-mumbai/
CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T103000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Gandhisagar\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Nitesh Chanal\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Gandhisagar Dam (Downstream)				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set along the Chambal River below Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district\, Madhya Pradesh\, the downstream stretch is a striking riverine landscape where released water\, rocky banks\, sandy edges\, pools\, scrub\, and adjoining dry country create a habitat far richer than it first appears. Rather than a single compact site\, it is best understood as a linear river-and-ravine ecosystem linked to the wider Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. The larger protected setting nearby includes Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\, which covers about 368.62 sq km\, while the dam itself impounds a vast reservoir on the Chambal and marks the beginning of an ecologically important river corridor. Habitat here transitions from flowing freshwater river and exposed banks into dry deciduous woodland\, scrub\, grassland\, and ravine-edge vegetation\, with flora in the wider area including species such as khair\, salai\, kardhai\, dhawda\, tendu\, and palash. This mix supports not only birds but also a broader faunal community that may include otters\, mugger crocodiles\, deer\, langurs\, and other dryland wildlife in the larger Gandhi Sagar landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birding\, the downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam can be especially exciting because moving water and open banks often attract a different suite of species than the reservoir above—making it rewarding for waterbirds\, river terns\, waders\, raptors\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and dry scrub birds depending on season and flow conditions. It has the feel of a place where every bend in the river can surprise you: a raptor overhead\, birds gathering on exposed sand\, or activity concentrated along calmer pools and margins. Its conservation importance lies precisely in this habitat mosaic\, but that also makes it vulnerable. The biggest threats are altered flow regimes from dam releases\, fluctuating water levels\, bank disturbance\, fishing pressure\, sand and shoreline disturbance\, litter\, unregulated tourism\, and wider habitat fragmentation across the Chambal system. Conservation here depends on keeping the river ecologically alive—not just full of water—through sensitive flow management\, protection of natural banks and islands\, reduced disturbance during breeding and wintering periods\, and stronger stewardship of the broader Chambal river corridor. For birders and nature travellers\, it is one of those understated places where the river itself is the main attraction.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Nitesh ChanalWith three years of bird survey experience in the Gandhi Sagar landscape and a strong interest in butterfly identification\, Nitesh brings both field knowledge and natural history insight to every outing.\nHe combines wildlife interpretation with warm\, thoughtful hospitality to create engaging nature experiences. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Gandhisagar Dam				\n				\n				\n				\n									The downstream of Gandhi Sagar Dam supports a rich and characterful bird community shaped by flowing water\, exposed banks\, scrubby edges\, and open dry country—making it one of those river landscapes where birding feels constantly alive. Along the river and shallows\, species such as the White-breasted Waterhen\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Small Pratincole\, River Tern\, Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Gray Heron\, and the elegant White-browed Wagtail capture the essence of this riparian habitat\, while Little\, Indian\, and Great Cormorants add to the activity on the water. The river corridor is made even more exciting by three kingfishers—the Common\, White-throated\, and Pied Kingfisher—along with open-country birds such as Indian Peafowl\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Brown Rock Chat\, and Black Drongo. Woodland and scrub edges bring in species like the Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Rufous Treepie\, Common Tailorbird\, Gray-breasted Prinia\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian White-eye\, Jungle Babbler\, Purple Sunbird\, House Sparrow\, and Common Myna\, while the real drama often comes from the skies\, where threatened scavengers such as the Egyptian Vulture\, White-rumped Vulture\, and Indian Vulture give the site a remarkable conservation significance. Together\, these birds make the downstream stretch not just scenic\, but one of the most compelling birding habitats in the Gandhi Sagar–Chambal landscape. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-browed Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian White Eye				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Tailorbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-rumped Vulture				\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 Gandhisagar Dam marked a strong beginning for the location\, offering participants an immersive experience across its expansive riverine and wetland habitats. The group recorded 34 species\, including River Tern\, Little Tern\, multiple Cormorants\, and the ever-active Pied Kingfisher. Scrubland species like Ashy Prinia and Grey-breasted Prinia added to the diversity\, while winter migrants such as Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper elevated the overall birding experience\, showcasing Gandhisagar as an important seasonal hotspot.								\n				\n				\n				\n									One of the most memorable moments was observing the Pied Kingfisher’s signature hovering hunt\, followed by its precise dive—a behaviour that fascinated both new and experienced birders. The sighting of the elusive Small Pratincole along sandy riverbanks added further excitement. With a small\, attentive group\, the walk fostered meaningful discussions around bird ecology\, and participants expressed a strong appreciation for how such initiatives can promote conservation awareness and responsible eco-tourism.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://sitemap.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-botanical-garden-kolkata-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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