Campus Bird Walk at KMS Farms for Dayananda Sagar Business Academy, Bengaluru
- Bengaluru
- 12 April, 2026
- Manoj
Highlights from the Event
A bird walk at KMS Farms for Dayananda Sagar Business Academy, was led by Manoj, showcased the surprising diversity that thrives within an urban academic setting. Participants encountered a mix of familiar and charismatic species, from the watchful Spotted Owlet tucked into the trees to the striking White-throated Kingfisher and the ever-adaptable Common Myna and Rock Pigeon. Raptors like Black Kite circled overhead, while Eastern Cattle Egret and White-browed Wagtail hinted at nearby water-linked habitats.
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The greenery supported an active community of smaller birds, with Black Drongo, Asian Green Bee-eater, and Barn Swallow catching insects in flight. Calls of Asian Koel and Oriental Magpie-Robin added to the soundscape, while Greater Coucal and Yellow-billed Babbler moved through dense vegetation. Sunbirds—both Purple and Purple-rumped—along with Pale-billed Flowerpecker brought flashes of color, complemented by species like Small Minivet, Red-whiskered Bulbul, and Spot-breasted Fantail. The checklist was rounded off by Indian Peafowl, Spotted Dove, and a Pied Bushchat, making the walk a well-rounded introduction to urban bird diversity and observation.
Bird Guide: Manoj
Manoj is an avid nature enthusiast who can recognise a wide range of bird species, a skill honed through two years of regular birding practice. Adventurous at heart, he is deeply interested in wildlife and spends his time herping, birding, photography, bike rides, trekking, and hiking, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with the natural world.
