BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230608 CREATED:20251231T144453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T104031Z UID:7791-1768116600-1768123800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasot Reservoir View Point\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kaliyasot-reservoir-view-point-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-23-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230608 CREATED:20251231T090212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T124829Z UID:7772-1768116600-1768123800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Puligundala Project\, Khammam\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-puligundala-project-khammam-telangana-1/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG20260111100505-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230608 CREATED:20251230T140107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122623Z UID:7763-1768116600-1768123800@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\, Navi Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-valley-park-navi-mumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-20-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230608 CREATED:20251231T091345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T125542Z UID:7777-1768114800-1768122000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhondsi-forest-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-22-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251230T100340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T063316Z UID:7713-1768114800-1768122000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260111-WA0040.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T083000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251230T112426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130219Z UID:7728-1768113000-1768120200@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20260111_110827-Goldi-Jais-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T093000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251230T084616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T120335Z UID:7704-1768030200-1768037400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Gandhi National Park - Nisarga Parichaya Kendra\, Thane\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-gandhi-national-park-thane/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-18-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20260102T060601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T131353Z UID:7796-1768028400-1768035600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Great Himalayan National Park\, Kullu\, Himachal Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-great-himalayan-national-park-kullu-hp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Media-7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251231T142216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130809Z UID:7784-1768028400-1768035600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Opa\, Khandepar\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-opa-khandepar-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-15-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T093000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251226T072724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T115241Z UID:7688-1767511800-1767519000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aviary Bird Sanctuary\, Van Vihar National Park and Zoo\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aviary-bird-sanctuary-van-vihar-national-park-and-zoo-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-17-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T093000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T123202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T112608Z UID:7656-1767511800-1767519000@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya Birding Area\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-t-s-chanakya-birding-area-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-16-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T133825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105015Z UID:7676-1767510000-1767560400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dhaulpur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-dhaulpur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-14-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T105954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T103003Z UID:7640-1767510000-1767560400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hingonia Catchment Area\, Mehlan Bagry\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hingonia-catchment-area-jaipur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-10.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T103738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T103500Z UID:7635-1767510000-1767560400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Badhani Dam Adsena\, Raipur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-badhani-dam-adsena-raipur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-11.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T101143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104530Z UID:7629-1767510000-1767517200@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-13-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T131259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T120358Z UID:7667-1767508200-1767558600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thol-bird-sanctuary-ahmedabad-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-04-at-12.13.21.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T083000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T124648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T110204Z UID:7663-1767508200-1767515400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-15-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251229T055621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104004Z UID:7698-1767438000-1767445200@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T114859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T104829Z UID:7647-1767427200-1767477600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhatangpadar\, Bhawanipatna\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhatangpadar-bhawanipatna-odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_20260106_134735.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T093000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251224T085036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T111722Z UID:7623-1767425400-1767432600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG20260103090903-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251229T153000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251229T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251217T092234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T102515Z UID:7444-1767022200-1767029400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanha National Park\, Ghanghar river trails\, Mandla (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanha-np-ghanghar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251229-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251217T064601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101925Z UID:7393-1766908800-1766959200@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Saral Beach (Alibaug - Revas Road)\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-saral-beach-alibaug/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG20251228093222-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T213000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251212T105248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101418Z UID:7317-1766907000-1766957400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nandanvan Jungle Safari\, Nava Raipur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nandanva-jungle-safari-nava-raipur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251229-WA0013-Jageshwar-Verma.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T213000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251212T092411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T100409Z UID:7312-1766907000-1766957400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland - Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetland-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251229-WA0031-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T091500 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251217T090544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T095734Z UID:7439-1766906100-1766913300@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandlai Lake\, Jaipur\, RJ DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandlai-lake-jaipur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251228-WA0060-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251217T110019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T095119Z UID:7515-1766905200-1766912400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shree Siddhanath Temple\, Borim\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-shree-siddhanath-temple-borim/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-28-at-7.03.43-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251212T073531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T082338Z UID:7300-1766905200-1766912400@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhilkheda Village\, Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhilkheda-village-bhoj-wetland-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251228-WA0064-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251217T084027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094544Z UID:7429-1766903400-1766910600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Puligundala Project\, Khammam\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-puligundala-project-khammam/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG20251228080742-sujeeth-anne-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251212T081339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T093128Z UID:7306-1766903400-1766910600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gangampalli Forest\, Sathya Sai\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gangampalli-forest-sathya-sai-andhra-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251228-WA0045-Kayala-Ashok-Kumar.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T061000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251228T083000 DTSTAMP:20260525T230609 CREATED:20251217T095113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T091544Z UID:7464-1766902200-1766910600@079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noida\n \n \n \n \n 18 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Noori\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, spread along the Yamuna’s floodplain at the Delhi–Noida border\, is a rare wetland refuge cradled within one of India’s busiest urban corridors. Its mosaic of shallow marshes\, deep-water channels\, mudflats\, and reedbeds creates a living tapestry where water glints through tall grasses and the skyline quietly softens. Despite being surrounded by expressways and high-rises\, the sanctuary breathes with wildness—painted storks lifting off in slow\, deliberate strokes\, ducks stitching patterns across the winter waters\, and reed-warblers vanishing into whispering reeds. For city dwellers\, Okhla serves as an accessible doorway into the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem\, offering space to walk\, watch\, breathe\, and remember how water shapes life. \n \n \n \n Ecologically\, Okhla is one of the most important bird habitats in the NCR\, supporting both resident species and thousands of migratory birds that arrive each winter along the Central Asian Flyway. Its marshes host everything from herons\, egrets\, and cormorants to jacanas\, stilts\, kingfishers\, and raptors that patrol the edges. Yet the sanctuary is constantly under pressure—polluted inflow from upstream\, shrinking wetland patches\, noise\, and urban expansion all challenge its resilience. Strengthening sewage treatment\, protecting reedbeds\, regulating visitor flow\, and restoring natural hydrology can help Okhla retain its character as a thriving urban biodiversity hotspot. In a region starved of natural wetlands\, the sanctuary stands as a reminder of what careful conservation within a city can still protect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: NooriShe has been rescuing and caring for injured birds for over 8 years\, dedicated to giving them a second chance at life. She is a dedicated and compassionate guide aiming to educate people about birds through her knowledge and experience. \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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary \n \n \n \n With 346 species recorded so far\, Okhla Bird Sanctuary hums with the energy of ducks\, waders\, reedbirds\, and soaring winter migrants that pour into its marshes each season. Winter waters shimmer with Green-winged Teals\, Northern Pintails\, Northern Shovelers\, Gadwalls\, Tufted Ducks\, Common Pochards\, and occasional flocks of Bar-headed and Greylag Geese\, while the edges stay busy with Eurasian Coots\, Black-winged Stilts\, Wood Sandpipers\, and elegant Medium Egrets sweeping the shallows. Over the lake\, Black-headed Gulls and Oriental Darters cut through the air\, and the reedbeds hide small insectivores like the Common Tailorbird. Open patches host Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Gray-throated Martins\, and ever-present House Crows\, while towering figures like Painted Storks and Knob-billed Ducks give the marsh its striking silhouettes. Together\, these birds turn Okhla into one of NCR’s richest and most dynamic birdlife theatres. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Yellow-footed Green Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk was conducted at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, led by Noori\, with 11 participants\, offering a rewarding morning of birding across wetland and woodland habitats. The group observed a rich variety of waterfowl\, with good numbers of Gadwall\, Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Northern Pintail\, Green-winged Teal\, and Common Pochard spread across the waterbodies. Rails and waders such as Eurasian Moorhen\, White-breasted Waterhen\, and Red-wattled Lapwing were also seen actively foraging along the edges\, highlighting the sanctuary’s importance as a winter refuge for wetland birds.\n\nThe walk also produced excellent sightings of woodland and aerial species\, including Indian Cormorant\, Little Egret\, Black Kite\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, and a striking Peregrine Falcon. Smaller birds added to the excitement\, with Hume’s Warbler\, Greenish Warbler\, Indian White-eye\, Citrine and Western Yellow Wagtails\, Barn Swallows\, and Ashy Prinia keeping participants engaged throughout. Common urban birds such as Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows were seen in large numbers\, while colorful species like Common Kingfisher\, Black-rumped Flameback\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin delighted the group. Overall\, the walk recorded an impressive diversity of species and provided an engaging and educational birding experience for all participants.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmili-lake-gondia-mh2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-28-at-8.50.30-PM-Nitesh-Yadav.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR