BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T073000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260430T115058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T115635Z UID:12285-1778304600-1778311800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/red.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T080000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260504T074431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T103617Z UID:12335-1778306400-1778313600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangadi Biodiversity Park\, Gondia\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pangadi-biodiversity-park-gondia-maharashtra-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Rufous-Treepie_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T083000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260430T124447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T060342Z UID:12297-1778308200-1778315400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aravali-biodiversity-park-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/indian-white-eye.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T083000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260430T131903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T125838Z UID:12305-1778308200-1778315400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombay-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Black-rumped-flameba._imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T090000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260430T123909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T060253Z UID:12292-1778310000-1778317200@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\, Navi Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-valley-parkbelapur-maharashtra5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vigors-sunbird.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T093000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260506T070948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T071617Z UID:12402-1778311800-1778319000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-st-cruz-wetland-goa-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pied-Kingfisher_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T054000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T074000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260504T100714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T104420Z UID:12362-1778391600-1778398800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khalanga Reserve Forest\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-khalanga-reserve-forest-dehradun-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/red-billed-blue-magpie.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260427T090701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T112558Z UID:12034-1778392800-1778400000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagvasuki\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nagvasuki-allahabad-uttar-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Grey-Heron4_HB_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260430T133507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T133927Z UID:12313-1778392800-1778400000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sarmoli Village\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sarmoli-village-munsiyari-uttarakhand/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Oriental-Honey-Buzzard.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260504T082920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T114103Z UID:12348-1778392800-1778400000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jalmahal Lake Road\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jalmahal-lake-road-jaipur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/white-naped-tit.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260504T085419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T134336Z UID:12354-1778392800-1778400000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anjanapura\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anjanapura-central-park-bangalore-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/blue-faced-malkoha.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260430T132909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T133530Z UID:12309-1778394600-1778401800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saul Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-saul-kere-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Grey-Heron4_HB_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260430T134816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T135055Z UID:12324-1778394600-1778401800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Common-Tailorbird_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260504T080759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T081209Z UID:12343-1778394600-1778401800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tickells-Blue-Flycatcher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T083000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260506T064953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T071829Z UID:12393-1778394600-1778401800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nelligudde Lake\, Bidadi\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nelligudde-lake-bidadi-bengaluru-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-tern_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T084500 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260505T061157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T061442Z UID:12387-1778395500-1778402700@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Oriental-Honey-Buzzard.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T090000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260430T134550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T134824Z UID:12322-1778396400-1778403600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lesser-Flamingo1_HB-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T090000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163459 CREATED:20260504T103844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T104040Z UID:12376-1778396400-1778403600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at St Cruz Wetland\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland is an expansive low-lying wetland system near the Mandovi estuary\, forming part of Goa’s important coastal floodplains. Comprising paddy fields\, seasonal marshes\, creeks\, and waterlogged grasslands\, the wetland functions as a crucial freshwater–brackish interface that supports rich biodiversity. The habitat sustains aquatic vegetation\, sedges\, grasses\, and mangrove associates along channels\, providing ideal conditions for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Waders\, ducks\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and raptors are commonly recorded\, making the area one of the key bird-rich landscapes around Panaji. \n \n \n \n Beyond birds\, the wetland supports amphibians\, fish\, invertebrates\, and reptiles that contribute to its ecological productivity. However\, rapid urban expansion\, land reclamation\, altered drainage\, pollution\, and disturbance pose serious threats. Long-term conservation of Santa Cruz Wetland depends on protecting hydrological regimes\, preventing encroachment\, promoting community stewardship\, and recognising its value as a natural flood buffer and biodiversity hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Ankush Sahani With over two years of birding experience\, he has documented 357 species across Goa. He feels most at home in the field while observing birds and understanding their habitats. His approach to guiding goes beyond identification\, focusing on behavior and deeper connections. His aim is to inspire curiosity and encourage people to care about bird conservation through every walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Santa Cruz Wetland \n \n \n \n Santa Cruz Wetland supports a diverse and seasonally rich bird community\, reflecting its mosaic of open water\, marshes\, mudflats\, and surrounding agricultural fields. The wetland is dominated by waders and waterbirds\, with species such as Pacific Golden-Plover\, Tibetan Sand-Plover\, Little Ringed Plover\, Red-wattled Lapwing\, Black-tailed Godwit\, Wood Sandpiper\, Common Sandpiper\, Marsh Sandpiper\, Common Greenshank\, Ruff\, and Common Snipe actively foraging on exposed mudflats. Large numbers of herons and egrets\, including Little Egret\, Great Egret\, Indian Pond-Heron\, Grey Heron\, and Purple Heron\, along with Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis\, highlight the wetland’s productivity. Raptors such as Black Kite and Brahminy Kite patrol the area\, while species like Blue-tailed Bee-eater\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Indian Roller\, drongos\, shrikes\, and mynas add colour to the landscape. Winter visitors like Bluethroat\, Western Yellow Wagtail\, and reed warblers further enhance the bird richness\, underscoring Santa Cruz Wetland’s importance as a key urban wetland for resident and migratory birds. \n \n \n \n \n Pacific Golden Plover \n \n \n \n Tibetan Sand Plover \n \n \n \n Little-ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Black-tailed Godwit \n \n \n \n Green Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Common Sandpiper \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Black-headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n Common Greenshank \n \n \n \n Blue-tailed Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Roller \n \n \n \n Grey heron \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Ruff \n \n \n \n Mallard \n \n \n \n Bluethroat \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/aaCttseqdDdTkC3p9 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatma-hill-pune-maharashtra6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/yellow-wattled-lapwing.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR